Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3

Qualification

On successful completion, apprentices will achieve the following:

• Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard
• Level 3 Diploma in Care
• Functional Skills Maths and English (if relevant)

Apprenticeship details

This apprenticeship develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours to lead in adult care, including:

• Leadership & Responsibility: Understand their role, lead colleagues and maintain professional boundaries.
• Care Planning: Create, monitor and review person-centred care plans.
• Compliance & Standards: Apply statutory standards, duty of care and organisational policies.
• Communication: Overcome barriers, use preferred methods and maintain confidentiality.
• Safeguarding: Recognise and respond to abuse, complaints and unsafe practices.
• Health & Safety: Manage infection control, fire safety, risk assessments and wellbeing.
• Professional Development: Mentor others, work collaboratively and reflect on practice.

What they’ll be able to do:

• Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care.
• Guide and support colleagues in best practice.
• Communicate effectively and champion dignity, equality and inclusion.
• Promote health, safety and wellbeing for individuals and teams.
• Take initiative, solve problems and continuously develop your skills.

Delivery

This apprenticeship programme consists of on-the-job and off-the-job training. Apprentices will receive on-the-job training from their employer and complete independent study as part of their off-the-job learning.

The independent study will be recorded in a reflective learning log to capture evidence of their experiences, reflections and achievements.

A Skills Development Tutor will be allocated to every apprentice and will deliver learning and assessment sessions on a regular basis, liaising with their work-based mentor to monitor progress. This gives apprentices the opportunity to do real work, develop work-based skills that employers value and progress in their chosen career.

Entry requirements

If they do not hold a Level 2 English and maths qualification apprentices may achieve these prior to taking the End Point Assessment.

Functional Skills is no longer a mandated requirement for apprentices aged 19 or above. However, some programmes may have minimum entry level requirements for English and maths due to the nature of the programme. Apprentices who wish to opt out of Functional Skills must have approval from their employer.

To work in this industry apprentices will need an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Progression

If apprentices complete the apprenticeship standard with a pass or a distinction, employers can support their apprentices in progressing to higher levels of study. For guidance on next steps, please consult with the Skills Development Coach.