Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship provides an ideal entry into the occupation and supports progression within the sector.

Programme qualifications and requirements

• Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care
• Undertake the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service process and provide the result prior to starting.
• The Care Certificate
• Completion of a self-assessment exercise.
• Achieve Level 1 English and maths (if not held)

This apprenticeship usually takes 12 months to complete during which a learner will gain key attributes, behaviours and knowledge expected of an adult care worker.

Key attributes and behaviours expected of an adult care worker are:

• 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

During an apprenticeship, you must gain knowledge in:

• The job role, main tasks and responsibilities
• The importance of communication
• Promoting health and wellbeing of individuals you support and work colleagues
• The importance of the right values and behaviours
• How to support individuals to remain safe from harm (safeguarding)
• How to work professionally, including your own professional development

During your apprenticeship, you must gain skills to:

• Undertake the main tasks in your job, and responsibilities
• Communicate clearly and responsibly
• Champion health and wellbeing for the individuals you support and for work colleagues
• Treat people with respect and dignity and honour their human rights
• Support individuals to remain safe from harm
• Work professionally and seek to develop your own professional development

As an apprentice, you will participate in training, development and on-going review activities.

End point assessment

The End point assessment is undertaken by an independent assessment organisation chosen by an employer and comprises of a situational judgement test and a professional discussion. In order to complete and achieve an apprenticeship, you will need to pass both components.