Level 2 Specialised Adult Care Worker

Course overview

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LevelLevel 2
Duration8-12 months
LocationWorkplace

About the course
Is this course right for you?
What you’ll learn
How you’ll learn

About the course

About the course

Our Level 2 Specialised Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship is designed to help care professionals who are new to the role develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

The Dementia Care pathway equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to support individuals living with dementia, promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Alongside the Adult Care Worker standard, learners develop an understanding of dementia, its impact on individuals and those around them, and the practical approaches that support positive outcomes.

As part of the programme, learners also achieve the TQUK-accredited Skills for Care-endorsed Care Certificate, providing a recognised foundation in safe, compassionate and high-quality care.

Is this course right for you?

This apprenticeship is ideal for individuals working in adult social care who support people living with dementia as part of their role.

Learners develop the core knowledge required of an Adult Care Worker while gaining specialist dementia care skills that help improve quality of life, independence and wellbeing.

What you’ll learn

Core Adult Care Worker learning

Professional responsibilities and personal development
Communication and digital confidence
Safeguarding and protecting individuals
Person-centred care and wellbeing
Health, safety and sustainability
Mental health, dementia and neurodiversity
Career development and progression

Dementia Care pathway
Learners will also develop the skills to:

Understand the experiences of people with demantia
Recognise the impact of dementia on individuals, families and friends
Deliver person-centred dementia care and support
Promote dignity, choice and independence
Support communication and meaningful engagement
Reduce anxiety and distress through positive approaches
Support familiar routines and daily living activities
Apply duty of care and professional responsibilities in dementia care settings

How you’ll learn

Learners receive dedicated support from an experienced trainer while developing competence in both the Adult Care Worker standard and the Dementia Care pathway.

Throughout the programme, learners are supported through a blend of one-to-one coaching and webinars, workplace learning, specialist pathway content, digital learning resources and regular progress reviews.

Why choose Realise?

Realise has extensive experience supporting health and social care employers to develop confident, capable and compassionate workforces.

Our Dementia Care pathway helps learners build the knowledge and confidence needed to deliver high-quality, person-centred support for people living with dementia and their families.