Adult Care Worker Level 2
Develop confident frontline care workers who promote dignity, independence and compassionate support.
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Develop confident frontline care professionals
Apprentices develop occupational knowledge, skills and behaviours through planned training and meaningful workplace experience. The employer and Skillcert agree an individual plan after reviewing the role, prior learning and eligibility.
For employers, the programme provides a structured route to build capability, support consistent standards and develop existing or new staff.
What apprentices will learn
Core areas of occupational development include:
Person-centred support
Support each person according to their preferences, strengths, communication needs and agreed care plan.
Dignity and rights
Promote privacy, choice, independence and inclusion, and understand consent and duty of care.
Safeguarding
Recognise safeguarding concerns, record facts and follow reporting and escalation procedures.
Health and safety
Apply safe moving and handling, infection prevention and relevant workplace risk controls.
Communication
Communicate effectively with individuals, families, colleagues and other professionals.
Health and wellbeing
Monitor wellbeing, recognise changes and seek appropriate assistance within the role.
Who is this programme for?
New or existing employees in a suitable occupational role who need substantial new learning and can practise the required duties at work.
Benefits for employers
Develop confident staff, strengthen workforce capability and apply new learning directly to organisational needs.
Progression opportunities depend on the individual’s experience and future responsibilities.
How the apprenticeship works
Initial assessment
Agree the occupational role, starting point, learning needs and individual training plan.
Learning and application
Develop skills through planned training, workplace activity, feedback and reviews.
Gateway and completion
Complete the gateway process and demonstrate occupational competence through independent assessment.
Qualifications and requirements
The programme develops the occupational knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred support. Qualification and workplace requirements form part of the apprenticeship training plan.
Assessment and completion
Apprentices demonstrate their occupational competence through the completion of the Skills for Care Adult Social Care Certificate and internal assessment arrangements for the Adult Care Worker standard
Certificate Completion
Full completion & external sign off of the Adult Social Care certificate
Internal Assessment
Learner, employer & training provider review occupational readiness, evidence pertaining to knowledge, skills & behaviours.
Outcome and progression
Receive the assessment outcome and consider appropriate progression.
Funding and employer responsibilities
The maximum funding band is £4,500. This is not a fixed fee or guaranteed employer grant.
Eligibility, employer contributions, training price and delivery arrangements are confirmed individually.
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Frequently asked questions
Can existing employees join?
Yes, if their role, prior learning and training needs meet the applicable eligibility rules.
How long is training?
The training duration is 13 months; assessment time may be additional.
Is the funding band the price?
No. £4,500 is the maximum funding band. The agreed training price and any employer contribution are confirmed individually.
How is the apprenticeship assessed?
Apprentices demonstrate their occupational competence through the completion of the Skills for Care Adult Social Care Certificate and internal assessment arrangements for the Adult Care Worker standard
How can I enquire?
Use the form below and ask Skillcert to contact you.
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