Leader in Adult Care (Level 5)
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Description
The Leader in Adult Care will guide and inspire teams to make positive differences to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional, psychological or intellectual challenges. They will be a leader of the care team and will develop and implement a values-based culture at a service or unit level. They may be responsible for business development, financial control, organisational resilience and continuity as well as for managing risk and leading on organisational change.
Duration
18 months
Most Suitable For
For those leading the care service and managing teams of carers to look after adults with care needs. Suitable for various roles
Award
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
Programme Cost
£7,000. For non-levy paying employers only 5% contribution required to be paid (£350) or potential for 100% levy transfer (£0).
Additional Funding
For Social Care Employers:
• Skills For Care – Workforce Development Fund
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
• The following are only available for apprenticeships starting between 1 August 2023 – 31 July 2024 (full details and criteria are found within the ESFA Funding Rules)
• £1,000 if apprentice is aged 16 to 18 years’ old, OR aged 19 to 24 years’ old and has an education health and care (EHC) plan/been in the care of their local authority
• Gov will fund 100% of the tuition fee if employer supports a young apprentice AND has fewer than 50 employees.
Start Date
Any Time
Teaching Delivery
Blended with both face-to-face (Hugh Baird - Bootle 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
Dignity and human rights Communication Safeguarding Health and wellbeing Professional development Leadership
Placements
80% of contracted work hours
Assessments
Skills, knowledge and behaviours are assessed through written assignments, and competency in the workplace.
Key Candidate Entry Requirements
•Able to contribute to running a CQC registered establishment
•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)
Key Employer Entry Requirements
• Offer 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)
• 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
•Undertake the Disclosure and Barring Service process and provide the result
•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 6 weeks to complete all application stages for this programme.
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.
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
hereCareer 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
03/12/24
Programme Resources
If you would like to know anything further about the programme itself, please contact: [email protected] or contact Lesley Weir 0151 353 4690
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
