Throughout this apprenticeship, apprentices will learn the below:

– adult care practices, principles and standards – including care planning, duty of care, professional boundaries and individual dignity and respect

– supporting individual physical and mental well-being to help people live as independently as possible – including individual control and choice and person centred care

– safeguarding – including addressing personal rights and safety, dealing with abuse, comments and complaints and whistleblowing

– leadership and team management – including monitoring and reviewing care plans and encouraging others to comply with regulations, policies and procedures

– communication skills – including advocacy, confidentiality and verbal, non-verbal and written communication

– health and safety practices and standards within a care environment – including dealing with accidents, fire safety, hazardous substances and infection control