Lead Practitioner in Adult Care
Level 4 Diploma Apprenticeship
Develop the advanced skills and knowledge required to lead and manage adult care services. Gain the expertise to ensure high-quality care and support in a variety of settings.
Care Apprenticeships > Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Level 4
Who is it for?
This qualification is for Lead Practitioners in Adult Care services who may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, a persons own home, or some clinical healthcare settings. They will be recognised as a lead practitioner within the care team
Accredited by: Pearson Edexcel Awarding Body

Adult Care Leader
Level 5 Diploma Apprenticeship
Duration
15 Months
Full price £7000
1-1
Tutor-led support
With Funding £350
This is Apprenticeship earns you a Certificate from DHCT and Accredited by Pearson Edexcel and Highfield Awarding Bodies
Overview
The Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Level 4 Apprenticeship is designed for individuals aspiring to senior leadership roles. The Lead Practitioner in Adult Care will guide and inspire team members or colleagues to make positive differences to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional, psychological or intellectual challenges. This apprenticeship combines practical experience with theoretical knowledge to prepare apprentices for effective leadership in adult care services.
Receive
This qualification is is the equivalent to the first year of a university undergraduate degree or a Higher National Certificate (HNC). Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive:
- Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care Accredited with Edexcel Pearson.
- Apprenticeship Certificate accredited by Highfield Awarding Body
Topics Covered
- Advanced Communication Skills in Adult Care
- Personal and Professional Development in Care
Settings - Equality and Diversity in Care Settings
- Understand Safeguarding and Protection in Care
Settings - Person-centred Assessment and Planning to
Improve Individual Outcomes - Understanding Personalisation in Care and
Support Services
7. Health and Safety in Care Settings.
8. Professional Practice in Adult Care
9. Develop, Maintain and Use Records and Reports
10. Partnership Working in Care Settings
11. Safeguard Children and Young People who are
Present in Care Settings
+ sector specific modules related to the workplace
Delivery
- Blended Learning
- 1-1 Tutor-Led Support
- E-Learning Platform
- Tailored Training
- Flexible Study
- Progression opportunities
- Exclusive access to resources and networks
Funding
Cost: Non Levy Employers pay a Contribution of 5% which is £350. The Government will fund 95%.
Levy Transfer: DHCT will help you apply for a Levy Transfer from the NHS or Council to fund 100% of the course fees.
Please view our funding page for further information
Details
EPA is completed by an External Pearson Awarding Body Assessor. Learner completes:
– Observation in practice
– Professional Discussion
The learner must complete the EPA to achieve the full programme.
The Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Level 4 Apprenticeship typically requires:
- Working in a Care Management Service Role
- A Level 3 Qualification preferably in healthcare
- GCSE Grade C in Maths and English or Level 2 or equivalent.
- If you do not have GCSE or equivalent you will need to complete your functional skills in English and Maths during the programme.
To complete an apprenticeship, you must be employed in an organisation with your employer's support. By undertaking an apprenticeship, you commit to completing the End Point Assessment (EPA).
15 months

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