Adult Care Workers 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.
Job titles might 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.
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.
These are the personal attributes and behaviours expected of all Adult Care Workers carrying out their roles
· Care – is caring consistently and enough about individuals to make a positive difference to their lives
· Compassion – is delivering care and support with kindness, consideration, dignity and respect
· Courage – is doing the right thing for people and speaking up if the individual they support is at risk
· Communication – good communication is central to successful caring relationships and effective team working
· Competence – is applying knowledge and skills to provide high quality care and support
· Commitment – to improving the experience of people who need care and support ensuring it is person centred
Further to achievement of this qualification many learners use this as a stepping stone onto the Level 3 - Lead Adult Care Worker.
As part of the Level 2 Standard you will undertake your Care Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in care.
The level 2 Diploma in care covers the following mandatory units:-
Responsibilities of a care worker
Implement person-centred approaches in care settings
Personal development in care settings
Equality and inclusion in care settings
Communication in care settings
Safeguarding and protection in care settings
Health, safety and wellbeing in care settings
Duty of care
Handle information in care settings
Learners will pick the most appropriate optional units with their assessor at initial meetings.
To read more about the requirements of the standard please click here https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/adult-care-worker/
During your course you will undertake Maths and English functional skills unless an acceptable exemption can be provided.
You will undergo regular evaluation sessions with trainers and managers. This will enable them 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 behaviours areas.
End point assessment
You will access End Point Assessment following a gateway discussion with their 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 2 Qualification in working in Adult Social Care. Learners will often move onto the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.
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 behaviours 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 and 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.
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