Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

REQUIREMENTS

• Apprentices aged 16 to 18 at the start of their training are required to achieve Level 2 Maths and English qualification, 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.
• Working within an adult social care setting.
• 15 months on programme and 3-month window for End Point Assessment.
• Completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
• ‘Off the job’ training must be provided (348 hours)
• Support from an employment mentor with monthly reviews every 4 weeks.

CONTENT

• The main tasks and responsibilities according to their job role
• How to treat people with respect and dignity and honour their human rights
• How to Communicate clearly and responsibly
• How to support individuals to remain safe from harm (Safeguarding)
• How to work professionally, including their own professional development of those they support and work colleagues
• Design and copywriting.
• Current/emerging tools and software.
• Website management and SEO.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

• Workplace and remote tutor meetings
• Independent research & Written answers.
• Professional discussion.
• Observations in the workplace.
• Reflective Accounts.
• Witness testimonies completed by mentor and service users.

APPRENTICESHIP ASSESSMENT

• End Point Assessment will take place in the final 3 months, dependant on learner progress. End Point Assessment will consist of:
  1) Professional Discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence.
  2) Knowledge Test (situational judgement test answered through a multiple-choice exercise)

Interested in this apprenticeship?