Free Level 3 Adult Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while you work, building on your existing care role. This course is aimed at lead care workers, key workers, senior care assistants, and advanced support workers who carry delegated responsibility for delivering care and support. You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to take on greater responsibility in your team. The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is a recognised adult care qualification that reflects the demands of a senior care role.
Who this course is for
Aimed at lead care workers that have key responsibilities for the delivery of care and support. They will have a level of delegated responsibility, such as key workers, senior care assistants or advanced support workers.
What you will learn
You'll develop your understanding of person-centred approaches to care and support.
You'll learn how to lead and support others in delivering high-quality care.
You'll build knowledge of safeguarding adults and how to respond to concerns.
You'll understand your responsibilities around health, safety, and risk in a care setting.
You'll develop skills in communication with individuals, families, and colleagues.
You'll learn how to support individuals with their health and wellbeing needs.
You'll understand the principles of duty of care and professional boundaries.
How you will learn
You learn through your day-to-day work in your care role. Assessment is work-based and includes observation of your practice, professional discussions, and a portfolio of evidence gathered in your workplace. You'll demonstrate your competence in real care situations. A assessor will visit you at work to observe and assess your practice against the qualification standards.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. ACL Essex will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Senior care assistant, taking on lead responsibilities in a care team.
Key worker, coordinating support for specific individuals in your care.
Advanced support worker, delivering complex care with greater autonomy.
Team leader in a residential or domiciliary care setting.
Care coordinator, managing rotas and quality of care delivery.
Support worker in learning disability or mental health services.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care. The next step for those moving into management or specialist roles in adult care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care. Suited to those aiming for registered manager or service manager positions.
Nursing associate or nursing degree apprenticeship. For those looking to move into a clinical career within health and social care.
