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Hire new talents to train or develop the knowledge and skills of your existing staff to deliver a safe and high quality care service to individuals and make a positive difference to their lives. This high quality standard is developed by the leading industry experts in the UK who are renowned in the adult care sector.

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  • Entry requirements

    16 years or over

    Please contact our Apprenticeship team for further entry requirements.

  • Level

    Level 2

  • Delivery/Study method

    A minimum of 30 hours per week of on-the-job training at the workplace. This is combined with a hybrid learning model for studying the theory elements one day per week. Apprentices can complete most of their theory learning either remotely online or at our Uxbridge/ Hayes/ Harrow campuses. Learning observations will need to be completed at one of our college campuses.

  • What will I learn?

    Adult Care Workers must know and understand:

    • The tasks and responsibilities of the job role relevant to the context of the service in which they are working. This could include supporting with social activities, monitoring health, assisting with eating, mobility and personal care.
    • The importance of respecting diversity and treating everyone equally
    • How to find out the best way to communicate with the individual they are supporting. The role of advocates and when they might be involved
    • What abuse is and what to do when they have concerns someone is being abused
    • The health and safety responsibilities of self, employer and workers
    • What a professional relationship is with the person being supported and colleagues
    • Support individuals they are working with according to their personal care/support plan.

  • Duration and assessment

    Typically 12 - 18 months.

    Assessment includes:

    • A work-based portfolio to demonstrate the skills you have learnt at work related projects
    • An end-point assessment. 


    Apprentices must undertake the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service process and provide the result prior to starting.

  • Where next? Career/study opportunities

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

    Typical job titles include:

    • Adult Care Worker
    • Personal Assistant.