Lead Adult Care Worker

You will undergo regular evaluation sessions with trainers and managers. This will enable you to practice key end assessment tasks, including Q&A sessions, practical observations, and professional discussions. To prepare for a final end point assessment, apprentices will be asked to complete a number of activities in-between visits to build confidence and competence in the knowledge, skills and behaviour areas.

You will undertake Maths and English functional skills Level 2 unless an acceptable exemption can be provided.

End point assessment

You will access End Point Assessment following a gateway discussion with your employer and Regional Trainer where entry requirements are discussed, checked and recorded including functional skills at the required level. The Lead Adult Social Care Worker Level 2 End Point Assessment will include the following types of assessment:

Multiple choice questions

An array of questions where you must select the correct answer(s) from multiple choices. This format of assessment tests knowledge against a specific set of requirements.

Benefits of multiple choice question tests include convenience, soundness of understanding and a comprehension of how the standard maps across to the knowledge required in the role.

Portfolio review & interview

The professional discussion is a formal meeting where the learner will be asked questions related to the standard and may be based on the knowledge, skills and behaviours learned during the course. This can also include your portfolio, or any projects completed.

Benefits of the professional discussion include authenticating that the learned skills and behaviours are embedded, reduction of time taken up through examination and allows the learner to demonstrate a comprehension of how the standard maps across to the skills and behaviours required in the role.

Once complete you will be awarded with a Nationally Recognised Level 3 Qualification in working in Adult Social Care.  Learners will often move onto the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Social care. Achievement of the Level 3 Adult Care Worker Qualification generally leads to Senior Carer Status in Social Care Settings.

You will be provided with a log-in to the SCT website lending access to the course resources. 

You will undergo regular evaluation sessions with trainers and managers. This will enable you to practice key end assessment tasks, including Q&A sessions, practical observations, and professional discussions. To prepare for a final end point assessment, you will also be asked to complete a number of activities in-between visits to build confidence and competence in the knowledge, skills and behaviour areas.

Do I need to be employed to do this course?

Yes, you do need to be employed in an appropriate job role and workplace to receive funding for this course. If you are not currently employed in a relevant job role or workplace to your desired qualification please check out our Commercial or Short Courses.

When am I going to see my assessor?

Once you have been fully enrolled you will hear from your assessor within 7 working days.  Your assessor will arrange to meet with you at your workplace.  It might also be a good idea to invite your employer to attend this meeting so that they are also aware of the expectations of your assessor.  Your assessor will let you have their contact details as they will be able to provide remote support in between meetings.

How long does it take to get my certificates?

Once you have successfully passed your End Point Assessment you can expect your certificates within 2-3 weeks.

Can I complete my course quicker than 12 months?

Funded Apprentices must undertake a minimum of 365 days in training before you can undertake end point assessment.  If you have a requirement to undertake the course in a shorter timeframe please consider our commercial opportunities where duration can be learner led.

Can I complete more than one course at once?

You can only complete one funded course at a time.  It is not recommended to undertake more than one course at once but should this need arise please speak to a member of the team who can advise you further.

What happens if I change my job or my employer?

Don’t worry!  If you change your employer we can follow you to your new employer (with their approval of course).  If you change job role let us know also as we may be able to deliver something more appropriate to your new role.  It’s important you keep in touch and we can facilitate.

This cost listed on his course reflects the 5% contribution that an employer would pay on behalf of the  employee. The course can also be taken commercially. Please hit the contact us button to find out more about this.