Lead Practitioner in Adult Care (Level 4)
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Description
The Lead Practitioner in Adult Care will guide and inspire team members or colleagues to make positive differences to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional, psychological or intellectual challenges. They will have specialist skills and knowledge in their area of responsibilities which will allow them to lead in areas such as care needs assessment, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and enablement, telecare and assistive technology. They may be a coach and mentor to others, or have a role in assessing performance and quality of care delivery. Lead Practitioners in Adult Care may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, a person’s own home or some clinical healthcare settings. As well as covering Lead Practitioners in Adult Care this standard also covers Lead Personal Assistants who can work at this senior level but they may only work directly for one individual who needs support and/or care services, usually within their own home.
Duration
21 months
Most Suitable For
For those managing teams of frontline carers to look after vulnerable adults with care needs. Suitable for various roles.
Award
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
Additional Funding
For all Employers:
- If apprentice is under the age of 25, Employer may not have to pay Class 1 Employer National Insurance. Full details and criteria are found here.
- For apprenticeships starting between 1 August 2024 - 31 July 2025, employer may be eligible for £1,000 if apprentice is aged 16 - 18 years old, OR aged 19 - 24 years old and has either an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan provided by their local authority and / or has been in the care of their local authority. Full details and criteria are found within the ESFA Funding Rules.
Start Date
Anytime
Teaching Delivery
Blended with both face-to-face (Southport College) and online teaching and resources.
Key Learning Requirements
Apprenticeships require learners to achieve specific new knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs), which are detailed in the Apprenticeship Standard. These are achieved by;
1) Programme Teaching; online coaching sessions , workshops (once a month) and online resources.
2) Independent study; such as assignment/project research and write up
3) Learning in the workplace; shadowing colleagues, completing programme assigned work based projects, day-to-day development within your current role duties/work activities, reflections with mentor, relevant training sessions.
Modules
Lead communication in adult care settings Develop, maintain and use records and reports Personal development in adult care settings Lead inclusive practice in adult care settings Lead health and safety in adult care settings Facilitate person centred assessment to support wellbeing Facilitate support planning to ensure positive outcomes for individuals and to support wellbeing Professional practice in adult care settings Working in partnership with others Understand personalisation in care and support services Understand safeguarding and protection in adult care settings Safeguard children and young people who are present in the adult care sector
Placements
This programme does not require external placements to be completed
Assessments
Direct observation of practice, professional discussion, work product or a portfolio of evidence. Before entering Gateway, the apprentice must complete the following on-programme assessment requirements: • The 15 standards set out in the Care Certificate • Level 2 English and maths • Study days and training courses • Formal programmes of lectures, seminars and workshops as part of their regulated qualification • Mentoring and/or buddy support • Portfolios, essays, reflective accounts and projects through which the apprentice gathers evidence of their progress • Structured one-to-one reviews of their progress with their employer or independent training provider (ITP).
Key Candidate Entry Requirements
•Preferably, evidence of English and Maths at GCSE C/4 or above /Functional Skills Level 2 / Equivalent
•Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.
• Employed 30 hours or more per week for the duration of the apprenticeship. The apprenticeship duration may be extended to support staff who work less than this (will be looked at on individual basis)
•Undertake the Disclosure and Barring Service process and provide the result
Key Employer Entry Requirements
•To attend review meetings with the assessor and apprentice every 8 weeks to discuss progress.
•Be prepared to allow them to attend College sessions at the agreed times
• To support the learner with off the job training.
•Employers must be prepared to work with their Apprentices to develop their knowledge and skills by providing a wide range of learning and training opportunities.
Listed as an Approved Provider under an NHS Procurement
No
Application Timescale
It takes on average 1 month to complete all application stages for this programme.
If recruiting to this position, additional time will be required for recruitment and advertising stages.
Additional Training Hub Support
Primary Care Employees:
• Have access to all resources provided by the L&SCPC Training Hub such as Digital training, Health and Wellbeing support and events.
• The HCSW webpage highlights options and resources suitable for this role, such as phlebotomy training. https://www.lscthub.co.uk/health-care-support-worker-hcsw/
Social Care Employees:
• Have access to all resources provided by the L&SCSC Training Hub such as training, Health and Wellbeing support and events.
Pathway
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, examples of further development via apprenticeship options could include; Nursing Associate or Registered Nurse or Leadership routes
HASO Apprenticeship pathway tool is available
here Career progression does not have to be linear. Entry criteria may differ per provider and varied routes may be available depending on the individuals prior learning and experience.
Information Last Updated
02.10.23
Programme Resources
If you would like to know anything further about the programme itself, please contact: Pat Byrne on [email protected]
How to Apply
If you would like to discuss or apply for an apprenticeship either for yourself, a member of staff or a vacancy for a new recruit, please complete the appropriate Training Hub Expression of Interest Form from the following options. This allows the apprenticeship team to complete basic pre-checks and to ensure the advice and guidance provided to you is tailored to your service. When relevant, application instructions (including tuition fee and funding instructions) will be sent.
Primary Care Online Expression of Interest Form. If you would like to discuss anything first, please email [email protected] or call Olivia on 07735161775
Social Care Online Expression of Interest Form. If you would like to discuss anything first, please email [email protected] or call Dawn on 07796 060023
