Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Dynamic Training UK
Delivery Method: Blended 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.
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