About the course

This apprenticeship provides the opportunity for you to make a difference to a person’s life through developing the skills, knowledge and professional behaviours as an Adult Care Worker, and this can then lead to an Advanced Level Apprenticeship as a Lead Adult Care Worker. Adult Care Workers are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and make choices in their lives. Employment opportunities can include - Care Assistant, Care Worker, Support Worker, Personal Assistant, Relief Team Worker, Support Worker - Supported Living, Key Worker in Residential Settings, Key Worker in Domiciliary Services, Key Worker in Day Services, Home Care Support Worker, Substance Misuse Worker, Learning Disability Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Mental Health Outreach Worker and Re-enablement Worker.

Start Date/s

01/08/2021

Entry requirements

A minimum of two GCSEs at Grade 5 or above. Applicants must be hardworking, reliable and motivated. As part of the interview process, Apprentices will undertake a BKSB assessment in English, Mathematics and ICT. Applicants who do not meet the exact entry requirements but hold relevant industry experience are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet the exact entry requirements may also be considered. Sector entry requirements - You must undertake the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service process and provide the result prior to starting. You must meet the 15 standards as set out in the Care Certificate. The Care Quality Commission expect that providers that employ healthcare assistants and social care support workers follow these standards to make sure new staff are supported, skilled and assessed as competent to carry out their roles.

Assessment

You will be assessed through observation in the workplace and through portfolio.

Careers & Progression

This apprenticeship provides the opportunity for you to make a difference to a person’s life through developing the skills, knowledge and professional behaviours as an Adult Care Worker, and this can then lead to an Advanced Level Apprenticeship as a Lead Adult Care Worker.

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