Judgement, and the accountability that comes with it
An apprenticeship is a real, paid job. The apprentice works for an employer and trains with us at the same time, and comes out with a nationally recognised qualification and the experience to go with it.
The short answer
All entrants must undertake the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service process and provide the result prior to starting. Also, apprentices without Level 1 English and Maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 English and Maths prior to completion of their Apprenticeship.
The employer sets the real bar, so treat this as a guide. If somebody is close but not quite there, it is still worth the conversation.
Leadership at the frontline of care delivery. Also covers Lead Personal Assistants working at this level.
Taking appropriate action to support individuals to maintain their independence, dignity and control, in situations a procedure cannot fully anticipate.
Covers exercising judgement, independence, dignity, control
Providing leadership, guidance and direction at the frontline, which is where it changes the health and wellbeing of the people receiving care.
Covers leadership, guidance and direction, improving health and wellbeing
In some circumstances holding delegated responsibility for the standard of care provided, and supervising the work of other care workers.
Covers delegated responsibility, supervising other care workers, standards of care
Autonomy and accountability here mean leading and supporting others to comply with expected standards and behaviours, not just meeting them personally.
Covers autonomy and accountability, supporting others to meet standards
Every apprenticeship ends with an independent assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours learned on the programme, carried out by an organisation with no connection to us or to the employer. Everything before it exists to get the apprentice ready for it.
Work launched in class and completed in the job, building the evidence the assessor will look at.
The employer, the apprentice and the tutor. Half an hour. Progress, targets, and anything getting in the way.
Marked by a tutor who is not theirs, so the feedback is honest and the real thing holds no surprises.
Most of our apprentices carry on, usually with the same employer and usually into a wider role. Which route is right depends on the job being done, so it is worth a conversation rather than a guess.
Not sure what comes after this one? Tell us the role and we'll tell you honestly which of our apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships or university-level courses fits next.
It takes two, an employer and an apprentice. Pick your side.
Recruiting, or formalising the training of someone already in post? Start with a conversation. We'll check the role, sort the funding, and get them enrolled.
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Or advertise a vacancy through us and we'll handle the recruitment.
An apprenticeship is a job, so an employer has to take you on before you can start. Already employed in this kind of role? Your manager can put you forward directly.
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