Health & Social Care (Adults) - Intermediate Apprenticeship

Course overview This framework is applicable for a wide range of job roles within the health and social care sector and is delivered within the private and public sector. The health care sector’s primary purpose is to bring about the highest level of physical and mental health for all citizens, the healthcare sector currently employs around 2.2 million people, with the social care sector employing a further 1.3 million people. The Care Standards Act 2000 set the regulatory framework for staff working within social care and provides a base for minimum qualification requirements. The frameworks are delivered within hospitals, the community, doctors’ surgeries, hospices, residential homes, care homes and private homes. Typically an individual who is working towards this apprenticeship framework will assume the role of a care assistant or worker, personal assistant, relief team worker, night care assistant, support worker (supported living), key workers in residential settings, key workers in domiciliary services, key workers in day services, homecare support worker, substance, mental health support worker, mental health outreach worker or a re-enablement worker. Apprenticeships are a tested way of training either a new or existing team member. An apprenticeship will provide on-the-job training which leads to an employee gaining a nationally recognised qualification which has been developed by the Sector Skills Council. The Apprenticeship framework will include the following elements; • Health and Social Care (Adults) – Level 2 Diploma (NVQ) • Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care – Level 2 Certificate • Mathematics – Level 1 • English – Level 1 • Personal Learning & Thinking Skills • Employment Rights and Responsibilities Entry requirements An employee/apprentice must be over 16 years of age with no prior level 4 qualifications or above working a minimum of 30 contracted hours per week in an appropriate occupational role