Orael Institute, London

Lead Adult Care Worker – Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

About The Course

As a Lead Adult Care Worker you will make a positive difference to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges. You will be expected to exercise judgement and take appropriate action to support individuals to maintain their independence, dignity and control.

By providing leadership, guidance and direction at the front line of care delivery you will be instrumental in improving the health and well-being of those receiving care and support. Lead Adult Care Workers will in some circumstances have delegated responsibility for the standard of care provided and may supervise the work of other care workers. This exercising of autonomy and accountability means leading and supporting others to comply with expected standards and behaviours.

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 who can work at this senior level but they may only work directly for one individual who needs support and/or care services, usually within their own home.

Duration: 18 Months
Location: Workplace and the institute
Sector: Health and Social Care

WHAT WILL THE APPRENTICE STUDY?

Apprentices will learn:

  • adult care practices
  • principles and standards – including care planning and duty of care
  • professional boundaries and individual dignity and respect
  • supporting individual physical and mental well-being to help people live as independently as possible – including individual control and choice and person-centred care
  • safeguarding – including addressing personal rights and safety
  • dealing with abuse, comments and complaints and whistle-blowing
  • leadership and team management – including monitoring and reviewing care plans and encouraging others to comply with regulations, policies and procedures
  • communication skills – including advocacy, confidentiality and verbal, non-verbal and written communication
  • health and safety practices and standards within a care environment – including dealing with accidents, fire safety, hazardous substances and infection control

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need:

  • To be aged 16 or older
  • To be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week with 20% of your normal working hours set aside for you to complete your training and study
  • 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths or Functional Skills at Level 1 in English and Maths

All applicants must have an interview and assessment in English and Maths to confirm that the apprenticeship is suitable for them.

Employers may also set additional entry requirements, as a prerequisite to working with them.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Apprenticeships are assessed by classroom study coursework and assessments along with on-the-job practicals.

OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE

On completion of this course, you can progress onto further study in this field or into a career in the health and social care sector.

APPLICATION PROCESS

WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?
We recommend you apply at least three months before the programme starts to guarantee your place. The application form will take approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete.

WHEN WILL I HEAR BACK FROM YOU?
We’ll acknowledge receipt of your application by email within 48 hours, if it’s received during normal working hours (Mon-Fri – 09:00-18:00 GMT). We will review and respond to your application within two working days. We do this in order of receipt and acceptance is not automatic.

CAN I RESERVE A PLACE?
Yes. We can hold a provisional place for you for up to two weeks, but be aware that completed applications take priority and programmes often fill up several months in advance. You can reserve a place online, by phone or by email. Tel: +44 749 199 3874 Email: admin@oraelinstitute.com

WHAT ARE YOUR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS?
The programme is taught in English, so a good working knowledge of the language is essential. If English is not your first language, we may ask you for evidence of your proficiency.

WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
If you have any more questions, please read our FAQs here.
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