A lead adult care worker helps adults who need care and support to reach their personal goals and live independently and safely. Their role involves providing guidance and support to others by leading a team or working independently. Lead adult care workers can work in various settings such as residential homes, nursing homes, day centres, or healthcare facilities. They may specialize in areas like learning disabilities, mental health, drug and alcohol misuse, home care, dementia, or end-of-life care. Through an apprenticeship program, you’ll learn the necessary skills to take on responsibilities like overseeing the quality of care and supervising other care workers.
Lead Adult Care Worker
- Entry Requirements: Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Typical duration to EPA: 18 months
- Achievement upon completion: Level 3 (Advanced)—equivalent to A-levels
- Potential salary upon completion: £24,000 per annum
Apprenticeship End-Point Assessment (EPA)
At the end of the apprenticeship, there is an End-Point Assessment (EPA) to evaluate the apprentice’s knowledge, skills, and behaviours. An independent assessor conducts this assessment, including situational judgement test and professional discussion.
Before entering the EPA gateway, apprentices must meet certain requirements, including English and mathematics qualifications, completion of specified projects, and passing relevant qualifications listed in the occupational standard.
Apprentices who complete the EPA will receive a certificate. For more information or assistance, apprentices can contact their employer, training provider, or the EPA organisation for support and guidance, including requesting reasonable adjustments due to disability or special considerations.
For more information about the End Point Assessment Process, please read the Institute of Apprenticeships’ information page
Apprenticeship standard
More information about the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker standard can be found here.
