Developing Cornwall’s Healthcare Workforce for the Future
Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker
All our programmes are accredited for Edexcel Awarding Body and meet the National Standards for the Social Care Sector as defined by Skills for Care Sector Skills Council.
DHCT is the provider of choice for many social care employers in Cornwall supporting recruitment and training for care workers who may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres or some clinical healthcare settings.
Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3
Senior Care Workers, care assistants or personal assistants working in residential, domiciliary care, supported living and independent employers with a direct payment.
In order to meet this standard learners will be required to achieve a:
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
- Ways of Working in Adult Care
- Safeguarding in Adult Care
- Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practice for Adult Care
- Duty of Care in Adult Care
- Effective Communication in Adult Care
- Handling Information in Adult Care
- Person-centred Practice for Adult Care
- Choice and Independence, Health and Wellbeing for Adult Care
- Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Adult Care
- Health and Safety (General and Topics) for Adult Care
- Infection Prevention and Control in Adult Care
- Continuous Development when Working in Adult Care
- Personal Wellbeing when Working in Adult Care
+ client specialist optional units in Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health etc
- The Care Certificate (if not already done)
- Level 2 English
- Level 2 Maths
Duration: 13 months to complete
Cost: Non Levy Employers pay a Contribution of 5% which is £150. The Government will fund 95%. Please view our funding page for further information
Grant: if the learner is aged 16-18 the employer will receive a grant of £1000.
Learners must undertake an End Point Assessment prior to successful completion of their standard. This will include:
- Self Assessment of confidence for role
- Professional Discussion
- A Judgement Test to confirm knowledge
- Present portfolio
Delivery: Blended learning through one to one support with an occupationally competent tutor/assessor in the workplace and our virtual learning environment.
Please download the Level 3 Lead Adult Flyer Care
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I was very shy and nervous when staring my apprenticeship, I had to improve my communication skills and the apprenticeship was really good for building my confidence. My biggest challenges were overcoming shyness, dealing and severe illness/death and time management. My favourite part of the apprenticeship is working with people with dementia and learning the skills needed If I hadn’t started my apprenticeship I would probably be doing bar work now. I believe an exceptional apprentice is dedicated, reliable, open minded and has a good sense of humour. I would advise any new apprentice to not give up, learn to manage stress and stay positive! I would recommend a career in healthcare because it is very rewarding, you always meet new people and there are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills.
I would recommend training with Dynamo because they are very organised and the tutors are very understanding and helpful. There is plenty of support available.’
