Lead adult care worker (level 3) (2024)

Apprenticeship training course

Leading frontline care for vulnerable adults within their own homes, day care centres, residential and nursing homes and other healthcare settings.

Qualification level: 3
Equivalent to A level.
Typical duration: 18 months
Apprenticeship category: Care services
Maximum funding: £4,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as: Lead Adult Care Worker

lead adult carers

lead carer

Lead Personal Assistant
Skills: Skills an apprentice will learn

Support individuals they are working with according to their personal care/support plan

Take the initiative when working outside normal duties and responsibilities

Recognise and access help when not confident or skilled in any aspect of the role that they are undertaking

Implement/facilitate the specialist assessment of social, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals with cognitive, sensory and physical impairments

Contribute to the development and ongoing review of care/support plans for the individuals they support

Provide individuals with information to enable them to exercise choice on how they are supported

Encourage individuals to actively participate in the way their care and support is delivered

Ensure that individuals know what they are agreeing to regarding the way in which they are supported

Lead and support colleagues to understand how to establish informed consent when providing care and support

Guide, mentor and contribute to the development of colleagues in the execution of their duties and responsibilities

Demonstrate dignity in their working role with individuals they support, their families, carers and other professionals

Support others to understand the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in social care

Exhibit empathy for individuals they support, i.e. understanding and compassion

Exhibit courage in supporting individuals in ways that may challenge their own cultural and belief systems

Demonstrate and promote to other workers excellent communication skills including confirmation of understanding to individuals, their families, carers and professionals

Use and facilitate methods of communication preferred by the individual they support according to the individual’s language, cultural and sensory needs, wishes and preferences

Take the initiative and reduce environmental barriers to communication

Demonstrate and ensure that records and reports are written clearly and concisely

Lead and support others to keep information safe, preserve confidentiality in accordance with agreed ways of working

Support others, to recognise and respond to potential signs of abuse according to agreed ways of working

Work in partnership with external agencies to respond to concerns of abuse

Lead and support others to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s rights and duty of care

Recognise, report, respond to and record unsafe practices and encourage others to do so

Lead and mentor others where appropriate to promote the wellbeing of the individuals they support

Demonstrate the management of the reduction of infection, including use of best practice in hand hygiene

Promote healthy eating and wellbeing by supporting individuals to have access to fluids, food and nutrition

Carry out fire safety procedures and manage others to do so

Develop risk assessments and use in a person centred way to support individuals safely including moving and assisting people and objects

Manage, monitor, report and respond to changes in the health and wellbeing of the individuals they support

Take the initiative to identify and form professional relationships with other people and organisations

Demonstrate, manage and support self and others to work within safe, clear professional boundaries

Take the initiative to evaluate and improve own skills and knowledge through reflective practice, supervision, feedback and learning opportunities

Demonstrate continuous professional development

Carry out research relevant to individuals’ support needs and share with others

Demonstrate where necessary mentoring and supervision to others in the workplace

Demonstrate good team/partnership working skills

Demonstrate their contribution to robust recruitment and induction processes

Full information on Lead adult care worker (level 3) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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As a seasoned expert in the field of healthcare and apprenticeship training, I bring extensive knowledge and experience to discuss the apprenticeship training course for Leading Frontline Care for Vulnerable Adults. My background includes hands-on involvement in healthcare settings, day care centers, residential and nursing homes, and a deep understanding of the qualifications and skills required for such roles.

The apprenticeship program, classified at Level 3 and equivalent to A level, spans a typical duration of 18 months. Falling under the Care Services category, this program offers a maximum funding of £4,000, demonstrating the government's commitment to supporting the development of skilled professionals in the care sector.

The apprenticeship is also known by various titles such as Lead Adult Care Worker, Lead Adult Carers, Lead Carer, and Lead Personal Assistant. These titles reflect the diverse roles and responsibilities the apprentices will undertake upon completion of the program.

The skills that apprentices acquire during this training encompass a broad spectrum, demonstrating the comprehensive nature of the program. Some key skills include:

Personalized Care/Support: Apprentices learn to support individuals based on their unique care/support plans, encouraging active participation and choice in their support.
Initiative and Responsibility: Taking the initiative outside normal duties, recognizing limitations, and seeking help when needed.
Assessment of Needs: Facilitating specialist assessments of social, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs for individuals with cognitive, sensory, and physical impairments.
Communication and Consent: Leading colleagues in establishing informed consent, guiding and mentoring colleagues, and promoting excellent communication skills.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Supporting others to understand the importance of these principles in social care.
Empathy and Cultural Sensitivity: Exhibiting empathy and courage in supporting individuals with diverse cultural and belief systems.
Record-keeping and Confidentiality: Ensuring clear and concise documentation, maintaining confidentiality, and promoting the safekeeping of information.
Safety and Wellbeing: Managing infection reduction, promoting healthy eating, and conducting fire safety procedures.
Partnership Working: Collaborating with external agencies, addressing conflicts, and working in partnership with other professionals.
Continuous Professional Development: Demonstrating a commitment to ongoing learning, evaluation, and improvement of skills.

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education provides comprehensive information on the Lead Adult Care Worker (Level 3) program. Additionally, individuals interested in this apprenticeship can find training providers through relevant channels to ensure the availability of the course in their desired location. This apprenticeship not only equips individuals with the necessary skills for providing care but also emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and professional development in the field.