8 www.preston.ac.uk ADULT CARE • Adult Care Worker L2 • Lead Adult Care Worker L3 • Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Clinical) L3 • Leader in Adult Care L5 • Assistant Practitioner (Clinical) L5 An apprenticeship in this sector can be very rewarding. To work in care is to make a positive difference to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges. Adult care workers and practitioners are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives. As an apprentice you could work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, clinical healthcare settings or even a person’s own home. Our health care department has direct links with the NHS and local health employers, giving you the opportunity to undertake a range of work experience placements and job opportunities. We have a range of facilities and equipment that provide a realistic learning experience. These include a fully kitted out hospital ward, electric hoist, ageing kit, hospital bed and resuscitation dummies. You will also find cutting edge technology to aid learning including 3D televisions, 3D projectors, HD technology, Flip cameras and Wiis.
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