Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship

Requirements 

• Level 2 Maths and English mandatory for 16-18 years and the employer's discretion for learners aged 19+

• a minimum of 30 hours working week, working within an adult social care setting

• 15 months on programme and 3-month window for End Point Assessment. Must be employed for 18 months

• completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

• 'off the job' training must be provided, a minimum of 6 hours a week (350 for a 15-month apprenticeship)

• support from an employment mentor with monthly reviews every 4 weeks

What you'll do at work

A lead adult care worker must know and demonstrate:

• 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 champion health and wellbeing for the individuals they support and work colleagues
• How to work professionally, including their own professional development of those they support and work colleagues

Assessment methods 

• workplace and remote tutor meetings

• independent research and written answers

• reflective accounts

• professional discussion

• observations in the workplace

• witness testimonies completed by mentor and service users

End point assessment 

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 (situational judgement test answered through a multiple-choice exercise)