Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
Course Overview
Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship is designed for those who want to make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing physical, social, emotional, or intellectual challenges. As a Lead Adult Care Worker, you will support individuals to maintain their independence, dignity, and control, while exercising judgement and taking appropriate action. You’ll work closely with others, championing wellbeing and fostering a professional, supportive environment. Click here for further information regarding the Standard Apprenticeship.
You will:
Develop an understanding of roles, responsibilities, and the importance of values and behaviours
Support individuals with personal care and tailored support plans
Lead and guide colleagues in providing quality care
Understand safeguarding, health, and wellbeing practices
Communicate effectively and ensure individuals’ dignity and respect
Encourage active participation in decision-making
Promote professional development for both yourself and colleagues
Complete mandatory Care Certificate standards, delivered in the workplace
Note: You must complete the 15 induction standards in the ‘Care Certificate', as part of your mandatory workplace induction. The Care Certificate builds on the Common Induction Standards (CIS) and National Minimum Training Standards, and is required for all apprentices. If you have completed the CIS before the Care Certificate’s launch, employers are responsible for identifying gaps to meet the additional standards.
Located at: Off Site
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Course length: 18 Months
Course Code: AHEA1182500
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
There is no cost to being an apprentice. All costs associated with your apprenticeship, including the cost of training and your salary, will be paid by your employer.
Other funding information
Course Content
You need to:
Hold Level 1 Functional Skills or Key Skills or GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths is desirable but not essential.
Apprentices without Level 1 English and Maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 English and Maths prior to completion of the apprenticeship.
Provide evidence of a recent DBS disclosure check and evidence of mandatory workplace induction.
You will need to find an employer willing to employ you as an apprentice. Please see our apprenticeship vacancies for the latest opportunities. Please be aware, individual employers will set their own entry requirements and selection criteria for their apprenticeship job role.
Other Resources
For further details, please contact us! Call 01226 216 760 or email: info@ind-training.co.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, our parent company, Barnsley College can help. Barnsley College offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact Barnsley College's Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Visit the Additional Learning Support webpage, call 01226 216 769 or email als@barnsley.ac.uk for further information.
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Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 19 June 2025.
