Level 4Higher · HNC/Cert HE
Lead practitioner in adult care
Managing teams of frontline carers to look after vulnerable adults with care needs.
Typical duration
1y 6m
Training funded
up to £7,000
Route
Care services
Standard ref
ST0007
Role overview
A lead practitioner in adult care works at a senior practitioner level, providing complex care support and acting as a practice leader who guides colleagues to deliver excellent, person-centred care. At level 4, apprentices develop specialist expertise and mentoring skills while working with individuals who have complex health and social care needs. The role leads to practice development, training, or service management careers.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
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