Lead Practitioner in Adult Care

Apprenticeship

Level 4

8 to 18 Months

About this course

Be the Expert. Lead the Way in Care

Develop confident, knowledgeable leaders who set the standard for quality, compassion, and professionalism across your care services.

Equip experienced staff with the knowledge and confidence to manage complex care needs, coach colleagues, and drive continuous improvement across your organisation. This apprenticeship develops advanced professional and leadership skills, enabling learners to set the benchmark for quality, compassion, and best practice. Ideal for those ready to take the next step in leading and influencing high-quality, person-centred care.

Course Details

  • Entry requirements: Employers will set their own entry requirements in order to start this apprenticeship
  • Course duration: The minimum duration is 8 months, our recommended duration for this programme is 18 months
  • Course delivery: Our blended approach combines face-to-face personalised support and online learning to ensure flexibility, progress, and meaningful development for every learner and employer.

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Discover the modules, topics, and skills that shape the apprentice learning journey.

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Benefits

How your organisation can benefit

Strengthen your care team with practical training that builds capability, confidence, and long-term commitment.

  • Advanced Expertise

    Develop Specialist Knowledge

    Build in-house expertise in areas such as assessment, rehabilitation, and assistive technology to enhance service delivery.

  • Leadership Influence

    Drive Quality and Improvement

    Understand and apply legislation around safeguarding, equality and inclusion. Become an ethical decision-maker in sensitive or high-risk scenarios.

  • Operational Excellence

    Raise Standards Across Services

    Enhance the capability of your workforce to deliver consistent, high-quality, person-centred care

  • Workforce Development

    Grow Skilled, Motivated Teams

    Support career progression and retain talented staff through structured, work-based learning and professional recognition.

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