Institute of Apprenticeships Reference Number: ST0008

This apprenticeship programme includes learning about the primary role of a Leader in Adult Care, who inspires teams to make positive differences in someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional, psychological or intellectual challenges. The apprentice will be responsible for the development and implementation of the care service provided. They may be responsible for business development, financial control, organisational resilience and continuity as well as for managing risk and leading any organisational change. They will learn about safeguarding and protection for vulnerable adults, leadership, effective caring, and being responsive to people’s needs. 

Apprentices will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance of the care given and the values and training of staff with established standards and regulations. Some of the core competencies the apprentice will learn include: developing and applying systems and processes needed to ensure compliance with regulations and organisational policies and procedures, leading and supporting others to work in a person-centred way and ensuring active participation which enhances the well-being and quality of life of individuals, and taking initiative to research and disseminate current drivers in the adult care landscape.