Level 4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care

Caring for and supporting the needs of adults.

Lead practitioner in adult care apprenticeship standard

This level 4 apprenticeship training programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to lead on the provision of care for adults, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives.

It is suitable for care officers, care supervisors, senior care workers, deputy managers, care coordinators, domiciliary care managers, residential care team leaders and other associated job titles.

At the end of this training programme, you will also be awarded a Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care.

Your apprenticeship journey

Months 1 to 4

Job role introduction, H&S, induction and partnership working
Lead communication
Personal development

Months 5 to 8

Person-centred assessment
Inclusive practice, change, and quality
Lead health and safety

Months 9 to 21

Professional practice
Safeguarding and protection
Professional supervision, management and leadership
Governance and regulatory process in adult care
Planning to ensure positive outcomes for individuals
Learner specific needs
Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
Personal development
Preparation for your end-point assessment (EPA)


Things to consider

Entry requirements

You must have been a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake this training programme.

In addition, you must be able to commit to the full length of the programme and be able to meet the programme modules through your job role.

If you do not have a level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English, you will be required to work towards achieving these qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.

How will you learn?

Over the duration of 18 months, you will receive a combination of face-to-face and online training and support.

You will undertake an online assessment that will help us to understand your learning style and needs, then we will tailor your learning experience accordingly.

We ensure that you stay on track to complete your programme on time by managing your progress through our state-of-the-art e-portfolio system, Smart Assessor.

At the end of your programme, your learnt knowledge, skills and behaviours will be assessed by an independent assessor in your end-point assessment (EPA).

Off-the-job training

As part of the apprenticeship, alongside your job role, a minimum of 6 hours per week of your time in work must be dedicated to improving new skills, knowledge and behaviours.

You will undertake an online assessment that will help us to understand your learning style and needs, then we will tailor your learning experience accordingly.

This can be any time devoted to learning and improving new skills without interruption.

Make an impact

We’re all about making an impact, be that individuals making an impact through their day-to-day work, or by organisations making their impact on our economy.

As a national training provider, we make this impact throughout the UK, with expertise in childcare, healthcare, business, and IT and digital skills. 

For further information, complete the form below, call us on 01753 596 004, or email us.

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