Health, Science and Social Care Professions

Leader in Adult Care Level 5 Apprenticeship

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

You can start an Apprenticeship at any time. Typically, 18 to 24 months depending on prior learning and experience.

Entry requirements

  • You should be at least 19 years old. It is also recommended that you hold a Level 3 qualification or above in a related area.
  • You will need to be working in the role of Deputy Manager or Manager in an appropriate setting.
  • You must undertake the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) process and provide the result
  • You will need to find an employer to employ you as an apprentice. Please click here to see our Apprenticeship vacancies.

You will achieve

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.
  • Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this qualification prior to completion of their Apprenticeship.
  • Leader in Adult Care Apprenticeship Level 5 standard

Course Code

AFHSC

Course overview

The Leader in Adult Care Apprenticeship will guide and inspire students to make positive differences to the lives of those who are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional, psychological or intellectual challenges. As part of the apprenticeship you may become the leader of a care team and will develop and implement a values-based culture at a service or unit level. You may be responsible for business development, financial control, organisational resilience and continuity as well as for managing risk and leading on organisational change.

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead others in adult health and social care provisions or in children and young people’s services

If you would like to find out more information about this apprenticeship you can visit the Apprenticeship Standards website.

Course content

This qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead others in adult health and social care provisions or in children and young people’s services. It has five pathways and covers a wide range of topics including:

  • Safeguarding and protection
  • Managing care services, change programmes and recruitment
  • Supporting development and partnership working
  • Quality systems and improvement
  • Developing and carrying out policy
  • Promoting and developing best practice
  • Care management

You will be assessed through practical observations and coursework.
At the end of the course you will be expected to complete an End Point Assessment which includes:

  • Observation of Leadership
  • Professional discussion

You will require access to a computer and the internet.

You will study within the workplace and you will be expected to attend classes with Barnsley College once a month.

Upon successful completion, you can progress to a wide range of job roles depending on the pathway taken. The following examples provide examples of the opportunities available in either adult or children and young people’s settings.

  • Manager
  • Assistant manager
  • Care broker

(Please note: the above list is not exhaustive)

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.

Extra information

For further information please contact the team on 01226 216 166 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. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

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 a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We 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 our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Leader in Adult Care Level 5 Apprenticeship

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