Level 2 Specialised Adult Care Worker - Elderly Residential Pathway

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 Elderly Residential Care pathway equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to support older adults living in residential care settings, promoting dignity, wellbeing and independence.

Alongside the Adult Care Worker standard, learners develop an understanding of residential care environments, supporting individuals through transitions into care while working alongside families and multidisciplinary teams.

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 residential care homes and supported living environments for older adults.

Learners develop the core knowledge required of an Adult Care Worker while gaining specialist skills to support residents' physical, emotional and social wellbeing within residential care settings.

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

Elderly Residential Care pathway

Learners will also develop the skills to:

• Understand the role and purpose of elderly residential care
• Deliver person-centred care and support
• Promote dignity, choice and independence
• Support daily living skills and routines
• Build positive relationships with residents and families
• Support individuals during the transition into residential care
• Understand organisational structures, roles and responsibilities within care homes
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changing needs

How you’ll learn

Learners receive dedicated support from an experienced trainer while developing competence in both the Adult Care Worker standard and the Elderly Residential 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 Elderly Residential Care pathway helps learners build the knowledge and confidence needed to provide high-quality, person-centred support for older adults living in residential care settings, enhancing wellbeing, comfort and quality of life.