Your assessor will carry out planned observation visits in the workplace.
You will also complete an end point assessment to measure your skills, knowledge and behaviours as set out in the apprenticeship standard.
You may start an apprenticeship at any time. You will study for 12 to 18 months.
Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard – Adult Care Worker. This qualification includes a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF). The Care Certificate must be achieved as part of the Apprenticeship Standard.
Adult Care Workers make a positive difference to the lives of people faced with physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges. They may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, a person’s own home or some clinical healthcare settings. Working with people, feeling passionate about supporting and enabling them to live a more independent and fulfilling life is a rewarding and worthwhile job that provides excellent career opportunities. Please see link for further details:
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You must complete the 15 standards as set out in the Care Certificate which forms part of your mandatory induction delivered in the workplace by your employer. The Care Certificate is a requirement for all apprentices and builds on the previous Common Induction Standards (CIS) and National Minimum Training Standards.
An Adult Care Worker must know and understand:
Your assessor will carry out planned observation visits in the workplace.
You will also complete an end point assessment to measure your skills, knowledge and behaviours as set out in the apprenticeship standard.
You will need access to a computer and the internet.
On successful completion of this apprenticeship you will be a competent and job-ready Health and Social Care Support Worker. Progression to Level 3 qualifications related to your job role is an option after a period of working and gaining experience and you may be able to work towards a Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker role.
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.
For further information please contact the team on 01226 216166 or email: apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.
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 already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths they will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards higher grades in English and Maths we can help you do that too.
Need a higher level Maths qualification? We offer a Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths).
This can be added to your study programme.
If you need any further information, please contact our friendly Information Team.
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