Funded Courses:
Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3

> Funding: £4,000

> Duration: 18 Months

Course Overview

The Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 course is designed for experienced care professionals who provide frontline care and support others within adult care settings.

The programme focuses on leadership, communication and responsibility, enabling learners to support high-quality, person-centred care while supervising colleagues.

Learners develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to meet regulatory standards, manage risk and promote dignity, safety and wellbeing. Training is delivered flexibly to fit around working patterns and is applied directly in the workplace. The course supports both individual career progression and organisational quality improvement.

Eligibility Criteria

  • UK/EU Citizen for 3+ years
  • Work 16+ hours per week on average
  • Employed on a PAYE Scheme
  • Not on any other government-funded course
Ai Savvy Funded Courses - Skills Funding Group
Ai Savvy Funded Courses - Skills Funding Group

Employer Benefits: After Course Completion

Employers benefit from capable lead care workers who support care quality, supervise teams effectively and promote best practice, helping to meet regulatory standards while strengthening workforce stability and leadership capacity.

Employers benefit from staff who:

  • Lead by example and uphold high standards of care
  • Support, supervise and mentor colleagues effectively
  • Manage day-to-day challenges with confidence
  • Respond appropriately to safeguarding, dignity and wellbeing needs
  • Promote consistent care delivery and reduce errors
  • Support compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements

The apprenticeship provides:

  • Structured, funded development for experienced care staff
  • Preparation for leadership and supervisory responsibilities
  • Training aligned to real workplace practice and regulatory expectations
  • Relevant, immediately applicable learning
  • Developing internal talent and leadership capacity

Employers typically see:

  • Improved quality of care and service delivery
  • Increased staff confidence and leadership capability
  • Greater consistency across teams and shifts
  • Applying leadership skills

The programme supports:

  • Compliance with Care Quality Commission
  • Promotion of person-centred care approaches
  • Development of leadership capability
  • Build sustainable, high-quality care services
  • Develop confident, accountable staff
Ai Savvy Funded Courses - Skills Funding Group

Who is This Course For

This course is for individuals working in adult care roles who support people with day-to-day needs and want to develop the skills, confidence and professionalism required for effective care delivery.

This course supports delivery of care in line with sector standards and regulations, promoting safe practice, dignity, respect and person-centred values across adult care environments.

This course is ideal for:

  • New entrants to adult social care
  • Existing care staff seeking formal development
  • Individuals working directly with adults requiring care and support
  • Staff providing personal care, emotional support and daily living assistance
  • Learners committed to person-centred care
  • Those working within professional and regulatory frameworks
  • Employers recruiting new staff into the sector
  • Organisations upskilling and developing existing care teams


Typical Job Roles Include:

  • Adult Care Worker
  • Care Assistant
  • Healthcare Assistant
  • Support Worker
  • Residential Care Worker
  • Domiciliary Care Worker


This course is suitable for employers operating in:

  • Residential care homes
  • Domiciliary care providers
  • Supported living services
  • Learning disability services
  • Mental health services

Preparation and Support

Throughout the programme, learners are supported to:

  • Build evidence of competence
  • Prepare for assessment requirements
  • Understand what to expect at EPA

This ensures apprentices approach the End Point Assessment with confidence and clarity.

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Funding at a Glance

Many of our apprentices go on to secure permanent roles, promotions and long-term career progression within their organisations.

Funding Stream

  1. Apprenticeships (see the detail on funding
  2. Adult Education Budget (AEB)
  3. Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA)
  4. Advanced Learner Loans
  5. Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  6. Learning & Development Support Scheme (LDSS)

Who It is For

  1. New or existing employees (in England)
  2. Adults 19+ meeting eligibility criteria
  3. Learners in devolved regions (within the UK)
  4. Individuals 19+ studying Level 3–6
  5. Learners requiring additional support (contact us for more information)
  6. Health and Adult Social Care Workforce

Who Pays

  1. Government via DAS (levy or co-investment)
  2. Government (National or devolved AEB)
  3. Regional government allocation
  4. Government-backed loan (repayable)
  5. Government support funding
  6. NHS funding contribution (national or devolved AEB)

Best Used For

  1. Structured role-based development aligned to occupational standards
  2. Entry-level qualifications, sector skills, career progression
  3. Skills aligned to local labour market priorities
  4. Professional qualifications where grant funding not available
  5. Removing barriers to participation and achievement
  6. Regulated roles and sector-specific qualifications

Employer Contribution

  1. Levy funds or typically 5% co-investment (if non-levy). This if  fully funded for under 22 year olds
  2. Often fully funded (subject to eligibility)
  3. Often fully or partially funded
  4. No employer cost (loan repaid by learner when eligible)
  5. No additional employer cost
  6. Reduces employer training costs (contact us for more detailed information)

Cost-Effective Recruitment

A Cost-Effective Way to Recruit and Develop Talent

Apprenticeships are one of the most financially supported recruitment routes available to UK employers.

£1,000 Government Incentive

Receive a £1,000 incentive when you recruit an apprentice aged 16–18, or 19–24 with an EHCP or care leaver status.

NI Contribution Exemption

Employers are exempt from paying National Insurance Contributions for apprentices under 25, provided they earn under the Upper Secondary Threshold.

95–100% Funded Training

Training costs are typically 95–100% government funded for non-levy paying employers — making apprenticeships significantly more cost-effective than traditional recruitment.

Proven Retention & Growth

Apprenticeships improve retention, engagement and progression. You build capability tailored to your business from day one.

How We Work

Ready to Recruit an Apprentice?

Submit your vacancy details and our team takes care of the rest. We make the process simple, compliant and commercially focused.

01

Review

We review your role for apprenticeship alignment and suitability.

02

Refine

Support you in refining the job description if needed to attract the right candidates.

03

Advertise

We advertise and promote your vacancy across our candidate network.

04

Screen

We screen and shortlist candidates based on your requirements.

05

Onboard

We guide you through the onboarding and funding process end-to-end.

What Makes Our Programmes Different?

We don’t take you out of your role — we develop you within it.

Our programmes are designed for people already in work, helping you build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform at a higher level. Everything you learn is applied directly to your day-to-day responsibilities, so the impact is immediate, practical and measurable.

From enrolment through to completion, we support both you and your employer to ensure the training delivers real value.

Need more information or to discuss a way forward?

If you are not sure on what course may suit you, funding or how it all works, then get in touch and we can help and support and help you on your journey.