On successful completion, learners receive the Level 2 Diploma in Care and the Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard, recognised across the health and social care sector. These provide a solid foundation for progression to Level 3 or specialist care roles.
Level 2 Adult Care Worker- Community Apprenticeship
Support people to live independently, confidently, and with dignity. The Adult Care Worker Community Apprenticeship builds the skills and understanding to deliver safe, person-centred care across home and community settings.
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Course Overview
Level 2 Adult Care Worker- Community Apprenticeship
Course Overview
This Adult Care Worker Community Apprenticeship develops the essential skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to provide high-quality support to adults in their homes and local communities. It’s designed for those who want to make a genuine difference to people’s lives while building a fulfilling career in social care.
Learners gain practical expertise in communication, safeguarding, infection prevention, wellbeing, and person-centred care, applying their learning directly in real-world community care environments. The programme combines flexible online study, workplace experience, and one-to-one support from tend Development Coaches.
We offer two pathways in the Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship – Residential and Community – giving learners and employers the flexibility to focus on the environment that best suits their role and organisation.
By the end of the apprenticeship, learners will have achieved a nationally recognised qualification and the confidence to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate support in the community — empowering adults to maintain independence and quality of life.
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- Off-the-job hours
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Who is this for?
Who is the Level 2 Adult Care Worker- Community Apprenticeship suitable for?
The adult care worker community apprenticeship is perfect for those working with adults who receive care and support in their homes or community settings. It’s ideal for people who value independence, inclusion, and building strong, supportive relationships with individuals in their daily lives.
Typical roles that may benefit include:
- Home Care and Domiciliary Support Roles
- Community-Based Support Worker Positions
- Reablement or Outreach Roles
- Personal Assistant or Independent Living Support Roles
- Wellbeing and Social Care Assistant Roles
Course Benefits
Course Benefits
This Adult Care Worker Community Apprenticeship strengthens practical expertise and promotes professional growth for care workers supporting individuals in the community. It helps learners develop empathy, independence, and adaptability — all vital traits for effective community care.
- Achievement of a nationally recognised Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
- A Community Care Pathway, focused on home and outreach-based support
- Development of strong communication and safeguarding skills
- Confidence to promote wellbeing and independence within community settings
- Understanding of infection control, safety, and personal responsibility
- Ongoing one-to-one support from tend® Development Coaches
- Clear progression routes into Level 3 and higher care qualifications
- Free Association of Apprentices (AoA) membership for ongoing professional development
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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EPA
End Point Assesment EPA
This programme has a requirement for an End Point Assessment (EPA). Once all the programme’s modules have been covered and all evidence has been submitted, the EPA process will begin to complete the apprenticeship.
The EPA is the final stage of the apprenticeship. It’s conducted by an independent End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) to determine whether the learner has developed the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the apprenticeship standard. To ensure best possible results, tend® Development Coaches will fully prepare your apprentices for their assessment.
Employer guideLearner guide1. Completion of training
All apprenticeship requirements are achieved, including the portfolio, functional skills (if needed), and the required off-the-job training hours logged.
2. Internal Verification
The portfolio is verified and quality checked internally. Certification is claimed where relevant, ensuring all evidence is approved before Gateway.
3. Gateway and Registration
All evidence and documents are submitted at Gateway. The End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) is engaged, and an assessor is allocated.
4. Assessment Planning
A planning meeting between the assessor, employer, and training provider confirms the assessment schedule, and any evidence submissions required.
5. Assessment Delivery
The Learner gives a presentation of their final project, showcasing all they have learned throughout the course.
6. Results and Certification
Assessment outcomes are graded (fail, pass, merit, or distinction) Certificates are issued, with resits or retakes available if required.
Course Modules
We embed deep knowledge and expertise through career building apprenticeships strengthened with broader skill building top-up courses.
Each combination tailored to your organisation’s requirements. This is what makes tend-trained professionals resilient to the stresses and strains of a demanding, yet rewarding career.
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