Lead Adult Care Worker
Leading frontline care for vulnerable adults within their own homes, day care centres, residential and nursing homes and other healthcare settings.
Duration: 18 months
Location: Southwest
ApprenticeshipLevel: Level 33
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Overview of the Role
Leading frontline care for vulnerable adults within their own homes, day care centres, residential and nursing homes and other healthcare settings.
Details of the Standard
Lead 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 choice in their lives. In addition, Lead Adult Care Workers have responsibility for providing supervision, frontline leadership, guidance and direction for others, or working autonomously, exercising judgement and accountability. This qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in a senior role with adults in adult care environments.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. This qualification is suitable for those who work within the adult care sector.
English and Maths
English and Maths is required for individuals under 19 without a GCSE grade C/4.
Curriculum Overview
Main tasks and responsibilities, the right values and behaviours, communication, Safeguarding, health and wellbeing, working professionally & ownprofessional development, dignity/respect and human rights. 58 credits to be achieved. 39 mandatory and 19 optional
Delivery & Readiness
Onboarding includes initial and detailed assessment with sector specialist. regular meetings are flexible and delivered through blended learning approaches, via a mix of face to face and remote delivery. With tri party progress reviews (learner, employer & tutor) and Tri party gateway review prior to end assessment.
Summary of End-Point-Assessment
Multiple choice question test and professional discussion.
Innovate cancellation fees
Progression
This qualification is designed for individuals who want to complete an industry-recognised qualification and pursue a career within the sector. On completion of this qualification, learners can develop their knowledge and skills further with additional qualifications such as:
IAO Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care Qualification Number: 603/2517/3
IAO Level 5 Diploma in Leadership And Management For Adult Care Qualification Number: 610/0536/8