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Adult care worker
Level
2
Intermediate · like GCSEs
Length
1 yr
typical
Sector
Care services
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Providing frontline care for vulnerable adults.
What you'd do
Assist individuals with personal care such as washing and dressing
Support people to take their medication safely and on time
Help individuals to access social activities and community life
Write accurate and timely records in care plans after each visit
Respond to changes in a person's condition and report concerns
Work with families and other professionals to coordinate care
Follow safeguarding procedures if abuse or neglect is suspected
What you'd learn
Person-centred values and promoting dignity and independence
Safe moving and handling techniques for supporting individuals
Basic medication awareness and safe administration procedures
Safeguarding adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Effective communication with individuals, families, and professionals
Record-keeping, care plans, and information governance
Health and safety responsibilities in a care setting
Ready to look for a place?
See live Adult care worker apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.