English, maths and digital skills are embedded throughout the apprenticeship through workplace activities, online learning and reflective practice. Learners develop skills in areas such as communication, record keeping, using digital care systems, interpreting information and completing professional documentation safely and effectively.
Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Adult care workers play a vital role in supporting adults with a range of care and support needs. This apprenticeship develops the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care across a variety of adult care settings.
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Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Course Overview
The Level 2 Adult Care Worker apprenticeship is designed for individuals working in adult social care who want to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care. Over 12 months, learners will build confidence in supporting adults with a range of care and support needs while promoting dignity, independence, wellbeing and choice across a variety of care settings.
This programme is suitable for learners working in residential homes, nursing homes, domiciliary care, supported living, day centres, clinical settings or individuals’ own homes. It supports those carrying out hands-on care and support duties, including personal care, mobility support, emotional wellbeing, communication, safeguarding and promoting independence as part of their day-to-day role.
Training is delivered through a blend of workplace learning, coaching, e-learning masterclasses and flexible online study, tailored to individual needs following an initial assessment with the learner’s Development Coach. Learners are supported through an e-portfolio system which tracks progress, supports reflective practice and helps ensure timely completion of the programme.
The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is embedded throughout the apprenticeship and must be completed before learners achieve the programme. This ensures apprentices develop the professional standards, behaviours and practical competence needed to work confidently and safely within the adult care sector.
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Who is the Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship suitable for?
This apprenticeship is suitable for individuals working in adult social care who provide hands-on support to adults with a range of care and support needs. It is ideal for both new and existing care staff looking to develop professional knowledge, practical skills and confidence within their role.
Learners may work across a variety of settings including residential homes, nursing homes, domiciliary care, supported living services, day centres, clinical environments or individuals’ own homes. The programme is particularly relevant for those responsible for supporting individuals with personal care, mobility, emotional wellbeing, communication and promoting independence.
Typical job roles may include:
- Adult Care Worker
- Care Assistant
- Support Worker
- Healthcare Assistant
- Personal Care Assistant
- Residential Care Worker
- Community Care Worker
Course Benefits
Course Benefits
This apprenticeship equips learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care within adult social care settings. It also supports employers in developing a confident, capable and professional workforce that can deliver high-quality care and support across a range of environments.
- Gain a nationally recognised Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
- Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate embedded throughout the programme
- Tailored learning delivered through coaching, workplace learning and flexible online study
- Improved communication, teamwork and professional practice skills
- Greater understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Increased confidence in supporting individuals’ health, wellbeing and independence
- Development of safe working practices, record keeping and person-centred approaches
- Progression opportunities into advanced adult social care apprenticeships and roles within the sector
Off-the-job hours
Off-The-Job Hours
Although it’s called ‘off-the-job’ training (OTJT), learners don’t need to spend their own free time completing this programme. Learning new skills and undertaking new role-specific duties can be done through a wide range of activities, all performed during working hours.
A good way for the learner to build up their required hours is by discussing and evidencing any learning and development activities they’ve undertaken that week. They can do this with you and their Development Coach. For more information about off-the-job hours and completing courses, read our handy guide.
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The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is embedded throughout the apprenticeship and is a mandatory qualification requirement, which learners will complete by month 9 of the programme.
The following modules are completed as part of the apprenticeship to achieve the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate::
- Principles of Understanding Own Role
- Personal Development
- Duty of Care
- Promoting Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Adult Social Care Settings
- Work in a Person-centred Way
- Promoting Effective Communication in Adult Social Care Settings
- Principles of Privacy and Dignity in Adult Social Care Settings
- Promoting Nutrition and Hydration in Adult Social Care Settings
- Awareness of Mental Health and Dementia
- Principles of Adult Safeguarding
- Understand the Principles of Safeguarding Children
- Promoting Health, Safety and Principles of Basic Life Support
- Effective Handling of Information in Adult Social Care Settings
- Principles of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
- Understand Learning Disability and Autism
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