Care Technologist Training Programme
Welcome to NCF’s Care Technologist Training Programme

Are You Ready to Transform Care Through Person-Centred Technology?
The role of a Care Technologist is a new role in Adult Social Care that is designed to bridge the gap between traditional care and support and modern technology.
The Care Technologist role was created and piloted by Scottish Care, and now being developed nationally by the National Care Forum, this programme equips adult social care professionals with the skills, confidence and practical tools to identify, implement and support technology that enhances choice, independence, wellbeing and connection.
What You’ll Gain:
- Understanding the Care Technologist Role: Explore what a Care Technologist is, why this role is increasingly important in adult social care, and how it supports a more preventative, personalised approach.
- Person-Centred Technology Practice: Learn how to work alongside people who draw on care and support to identify goals, reduce barriers and match the right technologies to individuals needs, preferences and outcomes.
- Practical Technology Knowledge: Build confidence in a wide range of care technologies, from simple digital solutions through to smart home devices to assistive technology.
- Ethical, safe and responsible use of Technology: Understand digital inclusion, data protection, consent and information governance to ensure technology is introduced safely, transparently and with integrity.
- Leadership and Impact: Develop the skills to champion technology within your organisation, influence culture change and evaluate the impact of technology on people’s lives, care quality and workforce outcomes.
Download our information flyer here.
Care Workforce Pathway
We’re thrilled that the Care Technologist role is now included as a new role category in the Care Workforce Pathway, a resource which clearly sets out what a career in social care means and the many varied opportunities there are for people to grow their skills and advance their careers in care.
Read the full Care Technologist role category here.
Cost
Programme cost: £595 (excl VAT) per person.
Course Details
Duration: 1 day per week 10am – 3pm for 5 weeks.
Modules:
Module 1: The Person-Led Technologist
Module 2: The Care Technology Toolkit
Module 3: Technology with Integrity
Module 4: Leadership and Impact Evaluation
Module 5: Demonstrating Care Technologist Practice
Upcoming Course Dates
September/October Cohort: 10th, 17th, 24th September & 1st and 8th October 2026
October/November Cohort: 15th, 22nd, 29th October & 5th and 12th November 2026
Be part of the future of adult social care
Join a growing movement of professionals shaping how technology is used to enhance independence, dignity and choice. Whether you want to train as a Care Technologist or help shape the programme, we’d love to hear from you.
Email the National Care Forum Digital Team below if you would like more information, or click the button below to register: training@nationalcareforum.org.uk
If you would like to learn more about the project, please contact training@nationalcareforum.org.uk
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