Lead Adult Care Worker

Apprenticeship overview

This programme allows students to work in adult care. Adult care workers have responsibility for providing supervision, frontline leadership, guidance and direction for others within the care sector.

With this apprenticeship, you will have the same responsibilities as a care worker but may also 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 with complying with expected standards and behaviours. This is a varied role and can be found within a number of different care environments.

ASSESSMENT TYPES

Internally and externally assessed.

End Point Assessment including an externally assessed:

• Situational Judgement Test
• Learning Journal

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

• 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.
• Benefits/Skills
  • Supporting individuals according to their care plan
  • Taking initiative when working outside of usual responsibilities
  • Encouraging people to participate in the decisions for their own care
  • Guiding, mentoring and contributing to the development of other staff members
  • Helping others understand the importance of equality and diversity in social care
  • Writing accurate records and reports
  • Managing, monitoring and reporting changes in the health and wellbeing of supported individuals
• Careers/Progression
  Healthcare Assistant As a healthcare assistant you will assist the practical clinic team with the provision and delivery of prescribed patient care. In addition, you will maintain records in line with patient confidentiality, provide practical patient care and record physiological measurements. Progression opportunities Below are some Leeds City College apprenticeships you could potentially progress on to once you have completed this programme:

  • Care Leadership & Management - General Adult Social Care Apprenticeship Level 5
  • Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship Level 3

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