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Adult Care Worker
Level 2
An Adult Care Worker Assessment Organisation is an approved company that is responsible for providing assessments for apprenticeships in the field of Adult Care. As an assessment organisation in the Adult Care sector, we will ensure that apprentices meet the required standards and competencies outlined in the relevant apprenticeship standards.
What the Role Entails
The broad purpose of the occupation is to enhance the well-being, independence, and dignity of individuals requiring care and support. Adult care workers play a crucial role in helping people overcome challenges and lead fulfilling lives. Their duties vary based on the services provided and the specific needs of each individual.
Adult Care Workers may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, a person’s own home or some clinical healthcare settings.
Adult care workers often work shift systems. Depending on the size of the organisation, they may be required to work on their own, or they may work as part of a wider team.
Components of the Adult Care Worker Assessment
Professional discussion
A professional discussion will be undertaken with an independent assessor.
The discussion will be of
no more than 45 minutes duration.
Situational judgement test
The situational judgement test will present the candidate with a range of real-life scenarios about
which the learner will have to answer questions in a multiple choice format (60 questions).
Order of Assessment Methods
The assessment methods can be delivered in any order. The result of one assessment method does not need to be known before starting the next.
Performance in the Assessments determines the overall grade of:
• Fail
• Pass
• Merit
• Distinction
Simple, Easy-to-use Online Platform
Our platform Proficient (formerly known as epaPRO) is user-friendly and offers a one-stop solution for registering apprentices, engaging with the Apprenticeship Assessment team, accessing resources, and monitoring progress.
Dedicated
Co-ordinator
Once your apprentice is registered, you'll have a dedicated co-ordinator to assist you with any queries you may have
Free Resits/
Retakes
Steadfast Assessment provides free resits for online assessments in line with the requirements of the relevant assessment plan.
Detailed
Feedback
All our assessments are undertaken remotely unless face to face is specifically required by the relevant assessment plan.