About this course
The Adult Care Worker apprenticeship is for people who deliver frontline care for vulnerable adults within their own homes, day care centres, residential and nursing homes, and other healthcare settings.
What to expect…
This apprenticeship prepares learners for a rewarding career supporting adults with care and support needs, empowering them to live independently and with dignity.
Learners will develop the values, skills and behaviours essential for delivering compassionate, person-centred care across a range of settings – including residential homes, domiciliary care, and day centres. Through this apprenticeship, learners will gain the confidence and competence to make a real difference in people’s lives, building strong relationships and opening the door to meaningful career opportunities in the adult care sector.
Functional Skills: If an apprentice is aged 16-18 and has not previously achieved the required level of English and maths, they will need to complete Functional Skills as part of their apprenticeship programme.
While Functional Skills are no longer mandatory for adult apprentices (19+), literacy and numeracy skills remain essential for success.
For those without prior English and Maths qualifications, we recommend entry level 3 in maths and entry level 3 in English to support career growth and workplace efficiency.
Our tailored support ensures these skills are seamlessly integrated into the apprenticeship journey, helping every apprentice develop these vital skills.
Course details
- Entry requirements: Set by employer
- Duration: The minimum duration is 9 months, our recommended duration for this programme is 12 months.
- Course delivery: Blended
- Cost: Levy Payers - £4,000 Non-Levy Payers - £240 All prices are inclusive of VAT
Employers will determine their own entry requirements for an employee to commence this apprenticeship, but general entry requirements apply.
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