ADULT CARE

Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker


This course is for frontline care staff wishing to progress their career in the care sector. For those working as, or aspiring to work in a senior position.


REF: ST0006

Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study and are available to all* employees, there is no upper age limit.


Apprenticeship Details

Duration - typically 19 months

Maths & English required to a minimum of Level 2

The following will be covered:

KNOWLEDGE- Understand your role in adult care; the importance of having the right values and behaviours; the importance of communication; how to support individuals to remain safe from harm; how to champion health and wellbeing; how to work professionally and support others to do so

SKILLS - Undertake the tasks and responsibilities according to your job role; treat people with respect, dignity and honour their human rights; communicate clearly and responsibly; support individuals to remain safe from harm; champion health and wellbeing; work professionally and seek to develop your own professional development

BEHAVIOURS - The 6 C’s; Care, compassion, courage, communication, competence, commitment.

Apprenticeship Requirements

The Institute for Apprenticeships set out specific requirements for this course.

These include:

  • 20% off the job (a record of learning completed in the workplace)
  • Completion of the Care Certificate (provided by employer)
  • Current Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (provided by employer)
  • Completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Care (completed as part of the apprenticeship)
  • Achievement to Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (completed as part of the apprenticeship where exemption evidence is not provided)
  • End Point Assessment completion:
    • Situational Judgement Test
    • Professional Discussion

Apprenticeship Costs

Apprenticeships are partially Government funded, partially funded by the employer. How this is paid depends on whether you are a levy or non-levy payer.

The full cost of the course is £4,000*. The Government fund 95% of this, the remaining 5% (£200) is either directly by the employer's levy account, or invoiced by us to the employer at the start of the apprenticeship (subject to VAT).

*Institute for Apprenticeships cap increased from £3,000 to £4,000 with effect from 26th June 2023.

Workforce Development Fund

Employers can claim additional £1,300 of funding for the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker apprenticeship upon completion.





REF: 61001036

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Diplomas (previously NVQs) allow learners to build their knowledge and skills within the workplace and are available to all.


Diploma Details

Duration - 8-12 months

Maths & English certification not required.

KNOWLEDGE – Understand your role in adult care; the importance of having the right values and behaviours; the importance of communication; how to support individuals to remain safe from harm; how to champion health and wellbeing; how to work professionally and support others to do so

SKILLS – Undertake the tasks and responsibilities according to your job role; treat people with respect, dignity and honour their human rights; communicate clearly and responsibly; support individuals to remain safe from harm; champion health and wellbeing; work professionally and seek to develop your own professional development.

Diploma Requirements

Working in a senior carer role and setting to allow all elements of the diploma to be achieved.

Diploma Costs

The diploma does not usually attract government funding, but can be paid by the employer, learner or split between them both. £1300.00 + VAT

Workforce Development Fund

Employers can claim additional £800 of funding for the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care upon completion.