Experience working on the frontline as a carer, taking real responsibility for standards of care and supervising others in making a positive difference in someone’s life. You’ll be helping and supporting adults who are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges to achieve their personal goals. You’ll assist them in living safely and with as much independence as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives. An apprenticeship in adult care work could start a lifetime of rewarding work in the care sector. Throughout the course, you’ll be supported in gaining industry experience while you develop the skills and knowledge required to work in a range of clinical healthcare support settings and in adult care environments, particularly in a senior or supervisory capacity.
Health and Social Care
Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Apprenticeship
Health and Social Care
Flexible
Study Mode
Apprenticeship
Start Date, Location
Flexible, Flexible
Duration
18 months
Cost
£.00
per academic year.
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What will I learn?
As a Lead Adult Care Worker, your personal attributes, values and behaviours are of paramount importance. You’ll learn the importance of communication, how to champion health and wellbeing, and how to work professionally. You will also learn what the responsibilities of a care worker are and what your duty of care to patients is in care settings.You will cover a variety of topics, including equality and inclusion, safeguarding and the protection of adults, and promoting the health and safety of patients.
Entry Requirements
Before enrolment all applicants will have an informal interview where we will outline the commitment, engagement and self-study requirements of the apprenticeship, and the resources and support available from the college. Applicants will have the opportunity to discuss their learning needs and to ask any questions.
Apprentices aged 19+ at enrolment are no longer required to achieve Level 2 maths and English (GCSE Grade C/4, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent) in order to achieve their apprenticeship. If you do not hold maths and English qualifications at Level 2, you and your employer will have the option to opt in or out of achieving these alongside your apprenticeship.
For apprentices under 19 years on enrolment, it is mandatory for them to hold a Level 2 qualification in both maths and English in order to complete the apprenticeship.
If an employer has agreed to support you on this apprenticeship, please contact the Apprenticeship team. Email apprenticeships@wiltshire.ac.uk.
Apprentices aged 19+ at enrolment are no longer required to achieve Level 2 maths and English (GCSE Grade C/4, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent) in order to achieve their apprenticeship. If you do not hold maths and English qualifications at Level 2, you and your employer will have the option to opt in or out of achieving these alongside your apprenticeship.
For apprentices under 19 years on enrolment, it is mandatory for them to hold a Level 2 qualification in both maths and English in order to complete the apprenticeship.
If an employer has agreed to support you on this apprenticeship, please contact the Apprenticeship team. Email apprenticeships@wiltshire.ac.uk.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
All units are assessed by a designated assessor using a range of methods. This will include direct observations in the workplace and written assignments.
You must complete the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care and the Care Certificate alongside this apprenticeship.
An End Point Assessment (EPA) must take place at the end of this apprenticeship in order to complete.
You must complete the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care and the Care Certificate alongside this apprenticeship.
An End Point Assessment (EPA) must take place at the end of this apprenticeship in order to complete.
Additional Costs and Information
Duration of the course is 18 months.
All learners must complete 20% off the job training as part of the apprenticeship requirements.
All learners must complete 20% off the job training as part of the apprenticeship requirements.
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