Leader in Adult Care
Duration
18 Months
Funding Value
£7000
Non-levy Employer Contribution
£350 (5%)
Awarding Body
HABC
A Leader in Adult Care is responsible for guiding and inspiring a team of care workers. They develop and implement a values-based culture, manage the care team, and ensure regulatory compliance of the care given. They may be responsible for business development and financial control, and they have a responsibility to ensure that the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led. Overall, the role of a Leader in Adult Care is critical in ensuring the provision of high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals.
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:
- Dignity and human rights
- Communication
- Safeguarding
- Health and wellbeing
- Professional development
- Leadership
This EPA has 2 assessment methods.
- Assessment method 1: Observation of Leadership
- Assessment method 2: Professional Discussion
Leaders in Adult Care may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, community day centres, a person’s own home or some clinical healthcare settings. The role of Leader in Adult Care in this standard also covers Personal Assistants who operate in a management role but they may only work directly for one individual who needs support and/or care services.
Typical job titles include registered, assistant, deputy, unit or service manager
Level: 5
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
- Leadership & Management
- Leadership & Management
Learners will be required to undertake the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service process and provide the result prior to starting.