Lead Adult Care Workers are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives. In addition, Lead Adult Care Workers have responsibility for providing supervision, frontline leadership, guidance and direction for others, or working autonomously, exercising judgement and accountability.
Health and Social Care
Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard Level 3
- Course Type: Apprenticeship
Who is it for?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The minimum entry requirements are GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C or above.
If you have any further questions, our apprenticeship team can be contacted at apprenticeship.admin@peterborough.ac.uk or by calling 01780 484390.
Workplace and workshop sessions at college.
An occupationally competent assessor will visit you in the workplace to carry out the workplace assessments. You will complete the City & Guilds Level 3 Adult Care Diploma and complete an externally assessed End Point Assessment (EPA).
Start date: 01/09/2026
Course Code
SAP3LC5AW$
Duration
18 months
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
The support I received from my support worker and my teachers has helped me gain new skills and develop my knowledge and confidence.
Brandon Harris
Health and Social Care 1, 2 and 3
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