Question 1

What Apprenticeship standards do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Adult Care Worker L2
Lead Adult Care Worker L3
Lead Practitioner L4
Leader In Adult Care L5

Question 2

How long will it take to complete?

Accepted Answer

The length of an Apprenticeship can be anything from 12 to 18 Months. 
Check IFATE website for specific course information - https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/

Question 3

How much will it cost?

Accepted Answer

The funding band for Levels 2 and 3 is £4000 per learner.
The funding band for Levels 4 and 5 is £7000 per learner.

The UK Government fund 95% of this if your company is a non levy payer. 
Cost to the non levy employer is 5% which will only ever be £200 for Levels 2 and 3 or £350 for Levels 4 and 5
(invoiced via CareShield finance).

Question 4

Is there any additional funding available for an employer?

Accepted Answer

If a small to medium enterprise (SME) that is not a levy payer, hire a 16-18 year old or a 19-24 year old (on an EHC plan or in care) will receive £1000 as a grant. 
This grant is paid in 2x £500 parts after month 3 and month 12 have been completed.
Local Authorities may run additional incentives so be sure to check.

Question 5

How often do the coaches visit?

Accepted Answer

Coaches will visit every 4 weeks. 
In person for Levels 2 and 3, and virtually for Levels 4 and 5.

Question 6

Is training delivered in person or remotely?

Accepted Answer

Training is delivered both in person and remotely. 
Levels 2 and 3 are delivered via online training and in person.
Levels 4 and 5 are delivered 100% remotely.

Question 7

What’s in it for me as an employer?

Accepted Answer

There are so many benefits to a company investing in developing their workforce:

Ensures the development of the relevant skills within your workforce
Enable and supports growth
Supports recruitment and retention
Government funding – saves money
Improves Morale
Offers Career progression
Adds credibility to your brand
Recognised across different job markets and specialisms
Reinforces Diversity and inclusion

CareShield does all of the above and
Offers Full Visibility of learner progress via Myrus Workforce Development Platform
Offers Level 2 to Level 5 in Care
Level 4 and above is a cost effective way to recruit high quality leadership talent
Provides an educational framework for developing existing staff
Utilises both in person and digital remote delivery for a blended learning experience

Question 8

How do CareShield qualify Assessors and Coaches?

Accepted Answer

Each coach must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the care industry. 
Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Process:
IQA to monitor and assess coaches
Team Leaders who look after the day to day running of coaches.

Question 9

How can Line Managers track their employee’s progress on their apprenticeship?

Accepted Answer

Learner progress is monitored primarily by the Line Manager and the Coach communicating.

However, with the right permissions a Line Manager can view, track and report on their employee's progress through CareShield's Myrus Apprenticeships platform

Part of CareShield's Apprenticeship Delivery and Management Service, your Myrus Apprenticeships Platform enables you to easily track, review and report on your learner's progress in real time, ensuring you are always up to date and in control of your investments in personal development across your entire organisation.

See in an instant the status of all Apprentices in each group then delve deeper into individual sites and learner progress. For each individual Myrus Apprenticeships gives you access to their status, progress, planned and completed activity along with their eLearning,  OTJ hours and ePortfolio.

In addition to helping you monitor your Apprenticeships Myrus helps you monitor management and coaching performance and actively encourages and engages with your organisation to support your learner programmes.

The Line Manage can also always request progress from the Apprenticeship team and request to attend any of the coaching sessions.

Question 10

What is the course content of an Apprenticeship?

Accepted Answer

You can get course content on the IFATE website the following links refer to each of the standards Careshield deliver – 
Adult Care Worker Level 2 - https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/adult-care-worker-v1-1
Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3- https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/lead-adult-care-worker-v1-1
Lead Practitioner in Adult care Level 4 - https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/lead-practitioner-in-adult-care-v1-0
Leader in Adult Care Level 5 - https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/leader-in-adult-care-v1-0

Question 11

Can I use multiple provider’s?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a business can use multiple providers. 
You will need our UKPRN number to identify from others on your DAS portal. 
CareShield's UKPRN number is 10045389.

Question 12

Once an employer agrees to upskilling their workforce, or putting someone on an apprenticeship, what happens next?

Accepted Answer

CareShield's Admissions Team will get in touch with the Learner soon after the Learners detail have been provided to them. 
The Admissions Team will take the Learner through initial assessments (BKSB’s) and a Skills Scan to identify prior knowledge and understanding.

They will also carry out the necessary compliance checks (Rights to Work, Health and Safety etc.).

Learners will then be assigned a Coach who will create a tailored training plan.

The Coach will book the Learner onto an induction and give them a “Start on programme” date. 
Typically this process takes 1-2 weeks.

Question 13

Is there an age limit on someone who can do an Apprenticeship?

Accepted Answer

There is no upper age limit but Learners must be over 16.

Question 14

Are Apprenticeships only for young people (16-24 years old)?

Accepted Answer

Not at all.
Apprenticeships are not age dependant other than the Learner has to be 16 years or older to start one.
The majority or Apprenticeships in Care are undertaken by older Learners, particularly at Levels 4 and 5.

Question 15

What time does the organisation have to dedicate to the learners Apprenticeship?

Accepted Answer

It is the Employers responsibility to support the Learner in partnership with the Coach.

Employers need to:
Nominate a Mentor for the learner 
Offer guidance and day to day support
Take part in regular progress reviews
Ensure the Learner has the opportunity to fulfil their 20% off the job training obligation

Question 16

Can current employees sign up for an Apprenticeship?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
To be an apprentice you must have a contract of employment.

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