Helen Lecky-Thompson
Health & Social Care
Helen studied Health and Social Care with us and now works as a Senior Science Technician at John Ruskin School, Coniston. Alongside her studies, Helen volunteered as a fantastic Class Rep and Student Ambassador.
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Martha Garnett
Health & Social Care
Martha studied Health and Social Care with us at College. She then went on to study BCs Honours Paramedic Science degree at Sheffield Hallam University.
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A lead adult care worker will make a positive difference by providing leadership, guidance and direction at the frontline of care delivery, they will be instrumental in improving the health and wellbeing of those receiving care and support. Lead adult care workers will in some circumstances have delegated responsibility for the standard of care provided and may supervise the work of other care workers. By exercising autonomy and accountability, they will lead and support others to comply with expected standards and behaviours. Lead adult care workers may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres or some clinical healthcare settings. As well as covering lead adult care workers, this standard also covers Lead Personal Assistants who can work at this senior level but may only work directly for one individual who needs support and/or care services, usually within their own home.
The qualification gives learners the opportunity to:
- Develop the fundamental technical skills and underpinning knowledge and understanding required to become competent in the job role. These cover the following areas: duty of care, safeguarding and promotion, responsibilities of a care worker and the promotion of person-centred care, equality and inclusion, communication, personal development and health and safety.
- Develop appropriate professional attitudes and behaviours that will support personal success in their job role and the long-term success of their organisation.
- Develop a range of interpersonal and intrapersonal skills to support progression to, and success in, further study and career advancement.
- Achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification.
Entry Requirements
No prior qualifications are necessary but the learners must be working in a care setting, and should have the support of their employer to achieve the required practice elements.
After Your Course
Learners who achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (England) can then choose to progress to the Level 4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care, higher level qualifications in care or specialist qualifications reflecting the context in which they work. Achievement of the Level 3 qualification, together with additional training can also support progression to job roles that require a more complex set of skills and responsibility, e.g. lead practitioners, lead personal assistants.
Fees
£2500.00
The current fee information is related to the 2025/26 academic year.
The fee displayed is the course fee. Course fees are charged per course for part-time students. You can pay in full or spread the cost by paying 25% on enrolment and setting up a direct debit mandate for 3 further equal payments. An Advanced loan is available to students enrolled in this course.There may be additional costs associated with this course, including kits, equipment, books, and travel expenses. Financial support may be available to support you with these. See our Student Money pages for more information.
You may qualify for financial support to cover the cost of this government-funded qualification if any of the below apply to you have a gross annual income of less than GBP25,000 (means-tested benefit or salary).
If your employer is paying the course fee and would like to be invoiced, please let us know.
