Level 3 Adult Care Course in Stourbridge. Classes run at PhemaGrace Stourbridge, full-time during the day. You'll develop the skills to lead and support adults facing physical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges, helping them maintain independence, dignity and control. The course runs over 18 months and covers the knowledge and practice needed to work confidently at the front line of adult social care. A level two in literacy and numeracy is desirable, and you'll need an Enhanced DBS check.
Who this course is for
As a Lead Adult Care Worker you will make a positive difference to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges. You will be expected to exercise judgement and take appropriate action to support individuals to maintain their independence, dignity and control. By providing leadership, guidance and direction at the front line of care delivery you will be instrumental in improving the health and well-being of those receiving care and support.
A Lead Adult Care Worker will in some circumstances have to delegate responsibility for the standard of care provided and may supervise the work of other care workers. This exercising of autonomy and accountability means leading and supporting others to comply with expected standards and behaviours.
Entry requirements
Completed prior to enrolment: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service
Completed prior to completion: Care Certificate
Service User Testimonies
Self Assessment
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support individuals to maintain their independence and dignity in daily life.
You'll develop skills in providing leadership and guidance to other care workers.
You'll understand how to assess and respond to the physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of adults in care.
You'll learn how to promote health and well-being for people receiving care and support.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep vulnerable adults safe.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals, families and other professionals.
You'll understand person-centred approaches and how to apply them in practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at PhemaGrace Stourbridge, combining taught content with practical application. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and includes observation of your practice, written assignments and professional discussions. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence across the units covered. The full-time daytime timetable means you progress through the qualification steadily over the 18 months.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. PhemaGrace Stourbridge will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before beginning the course.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in home or residential settings.
Lead adult care worker: guide and supervise front-line care teams.
Senior care worker: take responsibility for a caseload and mentor junior staff.
Support worker: help individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
Residential care worker: work within a care home environment supporting residents.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF): the next step for those moving into supervisory or management roles in adult social care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: suited to those aiming for registered manager or service manager positions.
Nursing or social work degrees: for those who want to move into regulated health or social care professions.
