Lead Practitioner in Adult Care
Duration
18 Months
Funding Value
£7000
Non-levy Employer Contribution
£350 (5%)
Awarding Body
HABC
Lead Adult Care Workers provide frontline support to adults with care needs, helping them achieve independence and control over their lives. They also provide guidance and direction to others and may have delegated responsibility for the standard of care provided. This role requires exercising judgment and taking appropriate action to support individuals, improving their overall health and wellbeing. Lead Adult Care Workers may work in various settings including residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres or clinical healthcare settings.
During their apprenticeship, the individual will gain the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for their chosen role and industry. Below are examples of the subject areas to aid them in this effort:
- Undertake the main tasks and responsibilities according to their job role
- Treat people with respect and dignity and honour their human rights
- Communicate clearly and responsibly
- Support individuals to remain safe from harm (Safeguarding)
- Champion health and wellbeing for the individuals they support
- Work professionally and seek to develop their own professional development
This EPA has 2 assessment methods.
- Assessment method 1: Situational judgement test
- Assessment method 2: Professional Discussion
Care Officer, Care Supervisor, Senior Care Worker, Supervising Care Worker, Senior Support Worker, Relief Team Leader, Social Work Assistant, Social Services Officer, Outreach Development Worker, Community Support Worker, Community Outreach Worker, Community Development Worker, Family Support Worker or Personal Assistant. These could all specialise in a variety of areas such as learning disability, mental health, drug and alcohol misuse, homecare, dementia and end-of-life care.
Level: 4
Duration: 18 Months*
Funding Band: £7000
Non-Levy Employer Contribution: £350 (5%)
Awarding Body: HABC
- Apprentices may be required to undertake Level 2 in English & Maths
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
- Leader in Adult Care
Learners will be required to undertake the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service process and provide the result prior to starting.