Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

Qualification Code:

ST0006

Duration:

18 months

Delivery Method:

Online

Cost:

£4000

Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

Course Overview

Develop Skilled Adult Care Leaders to Deliver High-Quality Support

Lead Adult Care Workers play a vital role in supporting individuals with care needs, promoting independence, and ensuring high-quality care provision. The Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship equips apprentices with the leadership, communication, and practical care skills needed to work in residential, nursing, domiciliary, and community care settings.

This apprenticeship is ideal for care providers, NHS Trusts, and social care organisations looking to develop competent and compassionate care leaders who provide high standards of adult care.

Why Invest in a Lead Adult Care Worker Apprentice?

✔ Enhance Care Quality – Train employees to provide person-centred care and leadership in adult care settings.
✔ Support Workforce Development – Develop team leaders who can supervise, mentor, and support care staff.
✔ Reduce Costs – No National Insurance contributions for apprentices under 25, saving your organisation money.
✔ Fully Funded Training – Use your Apprenticeship Levy or access 95% government funding if you’re a non-levy payer.
✔ Real-Time Training Insights – Monitor apprentice progress through our Aptem platform with full employer access.

This programme develops highly skilled adult care leaders who can provide quality care, support colleagues, and ensure compliance with regulations. Key learning areas include:

  • Person-Centred Care & Wellbeing – Promoting dignity, independence, and respect in care delivery.
  • Leadership & Supervision – Supporting and mentoring junior care staff.
  • Communication & Relationship Building – Engaging effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
  • Safeguarding & Mental Health Awareness – Protecting vulnerable individuals and recognising signs of abuse.
  • Medication Management & Infection Control – Administering medicines safely and ensuring hygiene standards.
  • Regulatory & Ethical Responsibilities – Understanding CQC standards, duty of care, and adult safeguarding legislation.

Apprentices will also gain Maths and English Level 2 qualifications (if not already achieved).

At Medipro, we provide a blended learning approach that ensures apprentices develop practical care skills while applying their knowledge in real-world settings:

  • On-the-Job Training – Apprentices gain hands-on experience in care delivery and leadership.
  • Dedicated Tutor Support – Monthly 1-2-1 coaching and structured progress reviews.
  • Blended Learning Model – Online learning, live virtual workshops, and practical care exercises.
  • Employer Access to Aptem – Full visibility of apprentice progress, assessments, and compliance.
  • Teesside Training Centre – Practical training sessions in a dedicated care learning environment.

Our structured programme ensures apprentices develop real-world adult care expertise while maintaining operational responsibilities.

By the end of the programme and to become a Lead Adult Care Worker, Apprentices must have achieved the following:

Apprentices must also meet the 15 standards set out in the Care Certificate.

Apprentices need to be 16 or older and working in residential, domiciliary or community care setting.

We provide full wraparound support to help employers maximise their investment in apprenticeships:

✔ Recruitment Support – We can advertise your vacancy and help you shape the role, so you attract the right aspiring care professionals.

✔ Government Funding Guidance – We help you access the funding you’re entitled to. From August 2026, training for apprentices aged 16 to 24 is fully funded for smaller (non-levy) employers, with no contribution from you. For those aged 25 and over, co-investment applies.

✔ £2,000 Employer Payment – From October 2026, non-levy employers can claim £2,000 for each new apprentice they take on aged 16 to 24, paid in two instalments.

✔ No National Insurance Contributions – Employers pay no NI for apprentices under 25, up to the upper earnings threshold (currently £50,270).

✔ Regular Progress Reviews – Ensuring your apprentice develops in line with health and social care standards.

✔ Dedicated Safeguarding Support – 24/7 access to our learner safeguarding app for wellbeing support.

Over 10,000 people have begun their clinical career with us.

Our clients include the largest NHS ambulance services, and leading multinational corporations. We have trained thousands of students, helping them to achieve their dreams.

Both Rob and Tony the CERAD tutors were absolutely amazing, helpful and patient with us. Couldn’t have asked for better trainers or a better bunch of people to take this journey with!

Tia Sayer

Apprentice Emergency Technician

I completed my level 3 CERAD in March of this year, this was the third course I have done with Medipro in the last 14 months. In all of the courses I have done with Medipro I have found nothing but genuine, friendly, top class people. 

Phil Brazier

Level 3 CERAD

The teacher was very knowledgeable and made the lessons fun so it was easy to absorb. I am new to the Medical Diving field so it was very exciting learning more and going deeper into medical conditions and illnesses specific to diving. Being a diver, it will be a great asset for me to recognise and be able to administer aid should it be needed.

Kevin

Diver Medic Technician

Medipro is a very responsive apprenticeship training provider. They help us build and retain a very skilled, competent and patient care focused team of Emergency Care Assistants.

James Tavener

Training Manager

I would definitely recommend you guys to others. I feel like there’s a lot of support when needed. It’s been really enjoyable.

Imogen Fitzgerald

Apprentice Emergency Medical Technician

I think the course so far has been really good. I’ve liked the practical sessions. It’s clear what we need to learn and there’s a lot of support as well.

Amy Palfreyman

Apprentice Emergency Medical Technician

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