To work in care is to make a positive difference to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges. Adult Care Workers need to have the right values and behaviours developing competences and skills to provide high quality compassionate care and support. They are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives which is at the heart of person-centred care. Job roles are varied and determined by and relevant to the type of the service being provided and the person supported. Adult Care Workers may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, a person’s own home or some clinical healthcare settings.
Personal assistants do the same job as an Adult Care Worker and work directly for one individual usually within their own home. Working with people, feeling passionate about supporting and enabling them to live a more independent and fulfilling life is a rewarding and worthwhile job that provides excellent career opportunities.
The apprenticeship programme comprises of:
Learning elements
Learning is mapped to the 6Cs, National Occupational Standards, and the Codes of Conduct for the Care Sector.
- Apprentice Standard
- Diploma in Care qualification
- Care Certificate Standards
Gateway to End Point Assessment elements
- Confirmation of Diploma in Care certification
- Confirmation of Care Certificate Standards completion
- Maths and English level 2 certification
- Completed Self Evaluation Form
Assessment
- Multiple choice exam
- Professional discussion
Progression:
This apprenticeship provides an ideal entry into the occupation and supports progression within the sector.
Industry-specific requirements:
Undertake the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service process and provide the result prior to starting.
Job titles for this standamight include:
Care Assistant, Care Worker, Support Worker, Personal Assistant, Relief Team Worker, Support Worker – Supported Living, Key Worker in Residential Settings, Key Worker in Domiciliary Services, Key Worker in Day Services, Home Care Support Worker, Substance Misuse Worker, Learning Disability Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Mental Health Outreach Worker and Re-enablement Worker.