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A Leader in Adult Care will inspire and lead teams to make meaningful, positive impacts on the lives of individuals facing physical, practical, social, emotional, psychological, or intellectual challenges.

This apprenticeship prepares the apprentice for responsibility of business development, financial control, organisational resilience, risk management, and leading on organisational change to ensure the highest standards of care and support.

 

Key Facts

Duration

18 Months

Funding Band

£7,000

Delivery Location

Northwest

Qualification

On successful completion, apprentices will achieve the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care Standard. 

Apprenticeship details

Throughout this apprenticeship, apprentices will develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to excel as Lead Adult Care Workers, providing frontline care and leadership to support vulnerable adults.

What it covers:

Knowledge 
  • Legislation and policies promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion.
  • Legal and ethical frameworks for confidentiality and information sharing.
  • Communication tools and strategies, including the use of technology.
  • Principles of professional development and how to access opportunities.
  • Theories of management and leadership and their application to adult care.
Skills 
  • Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Support others in balancing individual rights and duty of care.
  • Monitor and sustain the quality of care, including assessments and service delivery.
  • Lead and support teams to deliver person-centred care.
  • Develop systems for safeguarding, health, safety, and risk management.
Behaviours 
  • Empathy, respect, and professionalism in care delivery.
  • Courage in addressing cultural and belief challenges.
  • Clear, concise communication and maintaining confidentiality.
  • A commitment to continuous learning and development.
  • Collaboration and team leadership to enhance service delivery.

Delivery

A Skills Development Tutor will be allocated and will deliver learning and assessment sessions with on a regular basis, liaising with a work-based mentor to monitor progress.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have minimum GCSE grades A*-C/4-9 in English and maths and 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.

 

 

 

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