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Level 3 Adult Care Course in Rotherham

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Adult Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while working, volunteering, or on placement in a health or social care setting. This adult care qualification is designed for people moving into a lead adult care worker role. Funding is available through an Advanced Learner Loan for learners aged 19 or over. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances. The course takes around 18 months to complete. You'll develop both the knowledge and practical skills needed to lead and support others in care settings.

Who this course is for

This qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in a lead adult care worker role in care settings.

All those who wish to work or are working in a lead adult care worker role with adults in health and social care settings.

Entry requirements

Learners should be at least 16 years old.

Learners will need to be working, volunteering, or on practical placement in health & social care, as they need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to lead care practice in adult social care settings.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with their health, wellbeing, and personal care needs.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to respond to concerns.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll develop skills in person-centred approaches to care planning and delivery.
  • You'll understand your responsibilities around health and safety in care environments.
  • You'll learn how to support and mentor others in a lead worker role.

How you will learn

You learn on the job. Assessment is competence-based, meaning you demonstrate your skills and knowledge through your day-to-day work in a health and social care setting. You'll build a portfolio of evidence from your workplace practice. There will also be knowledge-based assessments. You must be working, volunteering, or on a practical placement throughout the course, as both skills and knowledge are assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Yorkshire Training Partnership will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in care or community settings.
  • Lead care worker: taking on supervisory responsibilities within a care team.
  • Senior care assistant: overseeing care delivery and supporting junior staff.
  • Support worker: working with adults with disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Home care worker: delivering personal care and support in people's own homes.
  • Residential care worker: working in a care home or supported living environment.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to move into a more senior or management role in adult social care.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: suited to those moving into registered manager or service manager roles.
  • Nursing or allied health professional training: for those looking to move into a clinical career, this qualification provides a strong foundation.
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