Lead Adult Care Worker
Apprenticeship
Our level 3 lead adult care worker programme is intended for support staff and senior support staff who are prepared for the next phase of their careers and are successful in managing and leading people to provide high-quality care.
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The programme in brief
Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard
Duration - 18 months & 3 months End-Point-Assessment
Blended approach to delivery which could include webinars, face-to-face, Skype, telephone and online learning
Level 2 Functional Skills where appropriate
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Non-levy employer contribution (5%) - £150
Levy paying employer contribution - £3000
About the course
Frontline staff members known as Lead Adult Care Workers assist adults with care and support requirements in achieving their individual objectives and living as independently and safely as they can, giving them power and choice over their life. Lead Adult Care Workers are also in charge of supervising, leading from the front, guiding, and directing others, or working independently, making decisions, and taking accountability.
As a Lead Adult Care Worker you will make a positive difference to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges. You will be expected to exercise judgement and take appropriate action to support individuals to maintain their independence, dignity and control. By providing leadership, guidance and direction at the frontline of care delivery you will be instrumental in improving the health and wellbeing of those receiving care and support. Lead Adult Care Workers will in some circumstances have delegated responsibility for the standard of care provided and may supervise the work of other care workers. This exercising of autonomy and accountability means leading and supporting others to comply with expected standards and behaviours.
Lead Adult Care Workers may be employed in residential or nursing homes, home health care, creche facilities, or some clinical healthcare settings. Lead Personal Assistants are also covered by this standard, however they are only permitted to work directly for one person who need support and/or care services, typically in their own home. Lead Adult Care Workers are also covered by this standard as are Lead Personal Assistants who can operate at this senior level.
Is this course right for you?
If you are already working in the care sector, looking to advance your skills, take the next step in your career and are passionate about adult care, then this programme could be ideal for you.
As an experienced worker in adult care you’ll already recognise how important it is to maintain the very best care and support. This programme will help you take the next step in your career, give you the skills you need to be a successful supervisor in the setting you work.
Typical job titles and job roles suitable for the programme include: Care Officer, Care Supervisor, Senior Care Worker, Supervising Care Worker, Senior Support Worker, Relief Team Leader, Social Work Assistant and Social Services Officer.
Throughout the programme we will meet with you to ensure you understand your programme, to report on your development and progress as well as making sure your programme requirements are being met.
What you will learn
You’ll develop a wide range of skills so that you’re able to successfully supervise, lead and support others to deliver quality care. We’ll teach and support you to be a competent lead adult care worker able to deliver the very best care and be an expert practitioner.
To help fulfil your role, we’ll equip you with the expertise to provide supervision, frontline leadership, guidance and direction for others.
Key learning topics covered during the apprenticeship include:
Knowledge
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Their job roles and other worker roles relevant to the context of the service in which they are working
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Relevant statutory Standards and Codes of Practice for their role
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What the ‘Duty of Care’ is in practice
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How to create and develop a care plan based on the person’s preferences in the way they want to be supported
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How to lead and support others to ensure compliance with regulations and organisational policies and procedures
Skills
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Treat people with respect and dignity and honour their human rights
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Communicate clearly and responsibly
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Support individuals to remain safe from harm (Safeguarding)
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Champion health and wellbeing for the individuals they support
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Work professionally and seek to develop their own professional development
Behaviours
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Demonstrate continuous professional development
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Communicate clearly both verbally and non-verbally and able to influence others to maximise the quality of interaction
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The importance of respecting diversity, the principles of inclusion and treating everyone fairly
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How to address and resolve any dilemmas they may face between a person’s rights and their safety
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How to use and promote with others where relevant, risk assessments to enable a person centred approach to delivering care
How long is the course and how will I learn?
This programme is delivered over 18 months. It incorporates the Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care.
Individuals without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.
Apprentices are required to complete 20% off the job. Commitment is important, as the programme will be tightly structured. The following activities can be expected as part of the individual learning process:
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Attending virtual classrooms
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Contributing to forums
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Completing assignments
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Guided Reading
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Reflective diaries
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Shadowing other members of the team
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Participating in audits
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Meetings
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Feedback/learning sessions with some of the people the learner supports
Apprentices will meet with their assessors once a month to review progress and access support and guidance. Apprentices will also have access to communities of practice and will be required to contribute and learn from these communities as part of the assessment process. They will have the opportunity to collaborate and learn from peers undertaking similar pathways. Apprentices will be required to actively participate in virtual classrooms.
There will be an external assessment at the end of the programme, once the apprentice has achieved the ‘gateway’ requirements. This includes achieving the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care. End-point assessment methods, timescales and location
The end-point assessment consists of two distinct assessment methods:
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Observation of leadership
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Professional discussion
The end-point assessment must be completed over a maximum period of three months after the apprentice has met the EPA gateway requirements.
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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.
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Level 2 English and Maths (If not completed prior to starting the programme). For those with an education, health and care plan, or a legacy statement, the apprentice’s English and Maths requirement is Entry Level 3 at a minimum. For those whose primary language is British Sign Language (BSL), the qualification BSL is an alternative and viable qualification.
Progression
Having successfully completed this qualification, learners will have the opportunity to progress to the following:
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Senior Leader at Level 7
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Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
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Level 2 English and Maths (If not completed prior to starting the programme).
Progression
Having successfully completed this qualification, learners will have the opportunity to progress to the following:
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Lead Practitioner in Adult Care at Level 4
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Achievements and progression
End Point Assessment
There will be an external assessment at the end of the programme once the apprentice has achieved the ‘gateway’ requirements. This includes achieving the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care.
End-point Assessment Methods, Timescales & Location
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Situational judgement test
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Professional Discussion.
The end-point assessment must be completed over a maximum total assessment time of two days, within an EPA period lasting typically for three months after the apprentice has met the EPA gateway requirements.