Lead adult care worker
Leading frontline care for vulnerable adults within their own homes, day care centres, residential and nursing homes and other healthcare settings.
Role overview
A lead adult care worker provides high-quality, person-centred support to adults with care and support needs, while also leading and coaching a team of care workers. At level 3, apprentices develop the skills to take on shift leadership responsibilities across residential, community, or domiciliary settings. This apprenticeship leads to care team leader, senior support worker, and eventually registered manager pathways.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
Related university routes
If you'd prefer the degree route instead of an apprenticeship, these UK courses cover similar ground.