LEVEL 2

Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

Name: On Point Apprenticeships
Address: Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HH, GB
Telephone: +44 191 433 8727

REQUIREMENTS

Apprentices aged 16 to 18 at the start of their training are required to achieve Level 1 Maths and English qualification, with Level 2 attempted or GCSEs C/4 or above to complete their apprenticeship, if they do not already hold suitable equivalent qualifications. For those aged 19+ at the start of their training study can also be funded up to an approved level 2 in English or maths or both, achievement is not mandatory and employers can choose to opt out.
Minimum duration of 8 months on programme.
Completion of the Level 2 Diploma in Care
‘Off the job’ training must be provided (300 hours)
Support from an employment mentor with monthly reviews every 4 weeks.

Provide frontline care for vulnerable adults within their own homes, day care centres, residential and nursing homes and/or other care settings.
Understand and follow key legislation and care standards, including confidentiality, equality and inclusion and health and safety.
Know the importance of delivering person-centred care and working with service users, families, colleagues and other professional to facilitate.
Understand and implement safeguarding practices, whilst treating people with respect and dignity, and promoting the health and wellbeing.
Explore and provide and support effective communication both verbal and nonverbal.
Understand how to progress own professional development.
Developing the values, behaviours, competencies, and skills needed to support adults facing physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges.

End Point Assessment will take place in the final 3 months, dependant on learner progress. End Point Assessment will consist of:

Professional Discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence.
Knowledge Test.