Course description
Lead Adult Care Worker – Level 3 Apprenticeship
Lead adult care workers are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs. They help adults to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives.
This apprenticeship aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
- You will be allocated a dedicated teaching assessor.
- An Individual Learning Plan will be developed with you and your Teaching Assessor.
- You will have formal progress reviews with your Assessor and Manager every 8-10 weeks.
- Coaching & mentoring forms an integral part of your individual learning journey to ensure you have the most appropriate guidance and support to complete your programme.
- At the end of your programme you will complete an End-Point Assessment with an independent assessment organisation, agreed by your employer.
- You will mutually agree SMART targets that take into consideration your individual ambitions and career goals.
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Entry Requirements for English and maths:
Apprentices are required to meet the initial entry points for English and maths as follows:
- For level 2 Apprenticeship training for companies the minimum entry level for English and maths is ‘Entry level 3’ (E3).
- For all level 3 and 4 Apprenticeship training for companies the minimum English and maths level 1, ideally level 2.
- For level 5 and 6 Apprenticeship training for companies, the minimum English and maths should be level 2, some individual circumstances may be considered at level 1.
Initial assessment is completed prior to starting the course. All applicants will be supported to attain these entry levels prior to joining the course, or whilst on the course, where possible.
Apprentices working with young people and vulnerable adults would be required to hold a DBS clearance as necessary.
Eligibility:
You’ll need to be:
- 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays
- living in England
- not in full-time education
Who it's for:
Lead adult care workers may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres or some clinical healthcare settings. As well as covering lead adult care workers, this standard also covers lead personal assistants. Lead personal assistants can work at a senior level but they may only work directly for one individual who needs support and/or care services, usually within their own home.
Why choose Ixion Holdings Ltd
We are a national ‘Grade 1’ Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ training provider.
As part of Shaw Trust, in 2021 we supported over 475,000 people.
100% of respondents at their end of apprenticeship survey said their Teaching Assessor was knowledgeable and experienced.
Reviews
Average rating 5
From start to finish, I cannot fault my apprenticeship experience with Ixion. Gaining a distinction was the best feeling, hard work truly does pay off. The support I received th...
Thank you so much for everyone’s support – for their encouragement, belief and confidence in my potential. Thank to you my tutor, Georgiana – I feel privileged to have had such ...
Expenses
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Continuing Studies
Learners will have the option to progress in the sector and complete the Level 4 qualification and become a deputy or assistant home manager.
I’ve definitely matured in my role from doing the apprenticeship, it’s helped me understand what I’m doing and why I’m doing it. It’s been brilliant to have learnt so much and b...