Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) Adult Care Worker
Role overview
The Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship is designed for anyone starting a career in health and social care. It provides the essential skills, knowledge, and behaviours to support adults with care and support needs in a variety of settings.
During the programme, you’ll learn how to deliver safe, compassionate, and person-centred care, while developing professional skills to work effectively within a team. You’ll also build confidence in safeguarding, communication, and supporting daily living, helping you to make a real difference in people’s lives.
This apprenticeship is ideal if you are caring, patient, and want to begin a rewarding career in the adult care sector.
Entry requirements
We require all applicants to have GCSE grades C/4 or above in English and Maths or to demonstrate the ability to work at this level
If an Apprentice has not already achieved Level 2 (GCSE C/4 or above) English & Maths they must: - Study for and achieve Functional Skills Level 2 English & Maths at Loughborough College by attending classes onsite.
Exemptions for Maths and English can be made for apprentices 19+
Qualifications obtained
- L2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard
- L2 Adult Care Diploma
Programme includes
Regular formative assessment, development of a portfolio demonstrating learning and development activities with their application in the workplace and a work-based project.
- Learn how to provide person-centred care that supports dignity, choice, and independence
- Develop communication skills to build positive relationships with individuals and teams
- Gain knowledge of safeguarding, duty of care, and confidentiality
- Understand health & safety, infection control, and wellbeing support
- Build confidence in assisting with daily living tasks (nutrition, mobility, personal care)
- Learn how to work as part of a care team and with families or professionals
- Prepare for your end-point assessment through portfolio building and practice
Where can you work?
- Residential and Nursing Homes
- Home Care – providing care in someone’s own home
- Hospitals or Health Settings
- Day Centres
- Supported Living Services
- Community and Outreach Services
Key information
Enrolment is roll on roll off all year round, primarily based in the workplace.
Awarding organisation
- End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) of choice is NCFE
Progression opportunities
- Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship – (Loughborough College)
- Senior Care Worker
- Support Worker (specialist services, e.g. dementia, learning disabilities, mental health)
- Domiciliary Care Worker
- Further training and qualifications in health and social care
Additional information
This Apprenticeship consists of a mixture of blended learning in the workplace and optional self study time at Loughborough College.
