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This Apprenticeship supports Lead Adult Care Workers – a role essential to the provision of high-quality adult care and support. It aims to combine knowledge, skills and behaviours to develop skills in leadership, guidance, exercising judgement and accountability. The apprenticeship typically takes between 12- 15 months and is made up of three components: Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF), The Care Certificate and Functional Skills English and Maths (Level 2).
The training covers
- Tasks and responsibilities
- Values and behaviours – treating people with respect and dignity
- Communicating clearly and responsibly
- Safeguarding
- Promoting health and wellbeing
- Professional development
End point Assessment
Once all learning components are achieved a gateway discussion takes place with the employer, tutor and Learner and if agreed, progression to the End Point Assessment takes place. This independent assessment includes a multi-choice test (based on knowledge learnt throughout the programme) and a Professional Discussion.
Why choose an Apprenticeship?
Apart from a recognised qualification respected by the care sector, Apprentices also gain confidence in their leadership skills and develop approaches to effectively support colleagues, take on additional responsibilities to support career advancement as a supervisor or manager, and achieve their own personal development goals.
Funding
This apprenticeship receives Government Funding up to £3,000 – with a 5% Employer contribution for non-levy employers. In addition, employers can redeem £1,300 towards training expenses through the employer Skills for Care Workforce Development Fund.
Choosing a training provider – things to consider:
Different providers have different skills and approaches, but they must all be registered as Apprenticeship providers and be inspected by OFSTED. Other quality marks are ESFA Approved Training Organisation, Matrix Accredit (high-quality information advice and Guidance (IAG), and endorsement by Skills for Care. Look for additional value, although free (apart from 5% employer contribution if non-levy) how is the course delivered? Is there opportunity for CPD or provision of additional resources?
Organisations that are experienced in the Care Sector and work closely with Stakeholders may provide more specialist training developed from an understanding of the issues faced by managers. Finally, look for a strong track record of successfully training managers with high achievement and satisfaction rates.
Why choose Access Skills
Experience
Established since 2008 as a National Training Provider Access Skills, Access Skills is Graded as good across all areas by OFSTED, and has Skills for Care Centre of Excellence Status. It is the official training partner of the National Care Association and Quality Compliance Systems (QCS).
Extra Value
Our apprentices gain extra benefit from having free Learner Access to QCS systems (value Approx. £2,000), fresh interactive workbooks that support the practical application of knowledge into the workplace, and lots of free CPD opportunities to support personal development and growth.
Great results
As a leading Higher-Level Apprenticeship Provider over 2,200 apprentices have qualified with us and the latest published achievement rates are over 80+%, with learner and employer satisfaction rates continually remaining at high.
We were a BAME Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year finalist in the National Apprenticeship Awards 2021, with one of our Learners achieving BAME Apprentice of the Year.
