Adult care worker

Level

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.

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

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.