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Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship- Generic Pathway

Build strong, compassionate leaders in care. The Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship develops confident professionals with the skills to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred support across adult care environments.
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At a glance:
Level: Level 3
Duration: 18 Months
Funding: Up to 100% Funded
Delivery Method: Blended
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Course Overview

Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship- Generic Pathway
Course Overview

Delivered flexibly and expertly by tend Development Coaches, this widely-recognised apprenticeship gives learners everything they need for providing high-quality care for adults.  It also means they can provide vulnerable service users with a welcome degree of control and choice in their lives.

The course covers crucial areas of care including topics like agreed ways of working in care settings, duty of care and safeguarding procedures, mental capacity and restrictive practice, health and wellbeing in a care setting, and how to lead a team effectively.

We offer 4 specialist pathways: Dementia Care, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Supported Living. All allow for specialism in priority areas of need and are perfect for professionals stepping into leadership. The programme also sets the scene for further career development – an excellent way for providers to build progression into their workforce and longevity into the wider care sector.

Upskilling your team with tend means:
Government Funding Prospects up to 100%
National Insurance Savings
Increased Talent Retention
Elevated Team Productivity
Who is this for?

Who is the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship- Generic Pathway suitable for?

This apprenticeship is ideal for those stepping into—or already working in—a lead care role, such as senior care workers, care officers, care supervisors or team leaders. It’s perfect for people who want to gain recognised skills in adult care while supporting individuals to live with choice, dignity and independence, and who are keen to build their confidence, leadership abilities and career progression alongside their day-to-day role.

This qualification is particularly suited to individuals working in:

  • Domiciliary Care or Community Support Roles
  • Care Supervisor or Team Leader Positions
  • Roles Supporting Adults with Varying Mental Capacity
  • Residential or Nursing Home Environments
  • Any Role Involving Safeguarding and Wellbeing Responsibilities
  • Senior Care Worker or Key Worker Roles
Entry requirements
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Course Benefits

Course Benefits

This Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship equips learners with the professional skills, confidence and understanding needed to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care. It helps build strong leaders who can support teams, uphold best practice, and make a lasting difference in the lives of those they care for.

Key benefits include:

  • Achievement of a nationally recognised Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
  • Development of leadership, communication and supervision skills
  • Enhanced understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and duty of care
  • Confidence to lead and support others in providing person-centred care
  • Improved capability in managing workloads and maintaining service quality
  • Clear progression routes into Level 4 or 5 management apprenticeships
  • Tailored one-to-one guidance from tend Development Coaches
  • Free Association of Apprentices (AoA) membership for ongoing support
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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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Off-The-Job Activities can be:
Attending Team Meetings
Shadowing Team Members
Attending Work Events
Mandatory Training and e-Learning
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.
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1. 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

Month
1-5
  • Continuous development and personal wellbeing
  • Agreed ways of working / working in a partnership
  • Duty of care and safeguarding
  • Communication and handling information
  • Equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights.
Month
6-9
  • Health and safety
  • Mental capacity and restrictive practice
  • Person centred practice
  • Choice and independence / importance of health and wellbeing
Month
10-15
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Administer medication to individuals and monitor effects
  • Support individuals with multiple conditions / understand end-of-life
  • Lead a team / Behaviours
Month
16-18
  • Preparation for End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Progression IAG Session
EPA
This is the final stage of an apprenticeship, usually lasting around three months, and typically involves a portfolio review, professional discussion and a practical or presentation-based assessment by an independent assessor, after which successful completion of the apprenticeship is awarded.

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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