Residential Childcare Apprenticeship Level 3 Level 3, Apprenticeship, 2 years 3

City College Norwich

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In Norwich

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Norwich

Entry Requirements

Potential candidates should:

Be at least 18 years old.
Have prior experience of working in the sector.
Show enthusiasm to work with children and young people and be working for a minimum of 30 hours per week and a maximum of 48 hours – this is inclusive of any study days at college.
Have achieved a minimum of Grade C GCSE in English Language and Maths, or a grade E at A Level or AS Level in English and Maths.
Have a suitable level of physical fitness to perform some aspects of the job roles.
Be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check.
In order to enrol onto an Apprenticeship, you need to be employed in a relevant job role and undertake a range of tasks which would enable you to complete the Apprenticeship qualification.

Qualifications required for exemption from ICT Functional Skills are ICT GCSE grade C or above or ICT Functional Skills Level 2. If apprentices are not exempt then they will need to complete the Level 2 Functional skills in ICT which will be studied in addition to the Master Classes at City College Norwich.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Norwich (Norfolk)
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Ipswich Road, NR2 2LJ

Start date

On request

About this course

Career Progression

Achievement of this pathway will enable apprentices to access higher level jobs within the sector, for instance as a senior care worker, advanced practitioner in residential care or support worker.

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Subjects

  • Maths
  • English

Course programme

Summary

This Level 3 is to develop knowledge and skills relating to the Children & Young People’s Workforce (i.e. those working with children aged 0-25, primarily within Children's Social Care & Support Services). Also suitable for those looking to join the Children & Young People's Workforce and those already working in the sector.

Course Content includes:

  • Understand Child and Young Person Development in residential care.
  • Understand how to support children & young people who have experienced harm or abuse.
  • Support risk management in residential childcare.
  • Support the wellbeing and resilience of Children and Young People in residential childcare.
  • Support use of medication in social care settings
  • Support the rights, diversity and equality of Children and Young People in residential childcare.
  • Understand the care system and its impact on Children and Young People.
  • Support young people leaving care.
  • Work with families of Children and Young People in residential childcare.
  • Assessment and planning with children and young people in residential care

You will complete Level 3 Residential Childcare as part of this Apprenticeship.

  • This Apprenticeship will involve college attendance and off the job training.
  • You will also develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours.
  • You need to have an employer to support your Apprenticeship and be employed in a relevant job role.
  • The typical length of this Apprenticeship course is 24 months.
  • This course has multiple start dates.

Contact our Apprenticeship Team to find out when our next course start date is.

If you already have an employer for your Apprenticeship, or would like more information on how to find an Apprenticeship, please click Apply Now.

If you are an Employer who is looking to recruit an Apprentice or already have someone you would like to enrol onto the Apprenticeship course, please contact our Apprenticeship Team on 01603 773365 or email to discuss next steps.

Additional information

Progression Career or academic progression may include continuation, development or promotion at work or within this sector and progression into higher education. There is opportunity for apprentices to go on to further study at higher levels, particularly working towards a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or Therapeutic Care.

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