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Adult Care Worker

Apprenticeship, Level 2

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Course Length

12 months

Course Information

Make a positive impact on someone’s life with this rewarding apprenticeship. You’ll learn how to put the values of person-centred care into practice, enabling adults to live independently and safely while allowing them to make choices in their life.

If you are compassionate and determined to provide high-quality care and support for individuals faced with physical, practical, social, emotional, or intellectual challenges - this course is for you.

With this apprenticeship, you will work to make a positive difference to people’s lives when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges. Adult care workers need to develop the skills to provide high-quality compassionate care and support. Job roles vary depending on the type of service provided and the person supported.

ASSESSMENT TYPES

Internally and externally assessed.

End Point Assessment including an externally assessed:

  • Multiple Choice Question
  • Learning Journal
  • Professional Discussion

Final decision and grade confirmed as Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Course code: 76832-01

  • Benefits and Skills
    • Supporting individuals according to their care plan
    • Demonstrating empathy for people who need support
    • Encouraging people to participate in decisions for their own care
    • Supporting people with cognitive, physical or sensory impairments
    • Writing clear and concise reports
    • Demonstrating person-centred care
    • Working with others to support an individual
  • Entry Requirements
    The employer will agree entry requirements for these apprenticeships and these will depend on the role that they are advertising.

    Please check that you meet all essential criteria before applying for a position, you can find the details of these on the full vacancy description (links below). If you are unsure about this please contact the Apprenticeship Recruitment Team on 0113 284 6464.
  • Careers and Progression
    Care Assistant

    As a care assistant you will assist clients with personal care and aid individuals with administrative tasks such as paying bills. In addition, you will build a rapport with clients and provide emotional support and company to those you look after.

    Progression opportunities

    Below are some Leeds City College apprenticeships you could potentially progress on to once you have completed this programme:

    • Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Level 3
    • Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Level 3

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