Lead Adult Care Level 3 – Personal care and nutrition pathway
High quality personal care and nutrition support are fundamental to dignity, wellbeing, and daily quality of life. The Level 3 Lead Adult Care Personal Care and Nutrition Pathway is designed for care professionals who want to strengthen their expertise in hands on care delivery and wellbeing support.
This pathway combines practical workplace learning with professional guidance, helping learners to lead best practice in personal care, nutrition, hydration, and overall health across adult care settings.
Who can join the personal care and nutrition pathway?
This pathway is designed for care professionals who play a key role in delivering high quality personal care, supporting nutrition, hydration, and overall wellbeing.
It is particularly suitable for
- senior care assistants and lead care workers
- support workers in residential, nursing, or community settings
- team leaders responsible for care quality and daily living support
- experienced carers looking to strengthen practical and leadership skills
Learners should already be working in adult care and be committed to delivering dignified, person centred personal care.
Key apprenticeship information
This apprenticeship is suitable for: Anyone working in a Senior health and/or care setting role
Title of embedded diploma/qualification Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
End-point assessment organisation: Innovate Awarding
How long will this apprenticeship take to complete: 12-months apprenticeship + 8 weeks End Point Assessment
Cost: Non-levy employer contribution (5%) - £200 & levy paying employer contribution - £4000
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What makes the personal care and nutrition pathway different?
This pathway places a strong focus on the everyday care that has the biggest impact on quality of life.
Unlike more general care training, learners develop specialist skills in
- delivering respectful, dignified personal care
- supporting eating, drinking, and nutrition safely
- understanding the link between nutrition, hydration, and wellbeing
- promoting independence in personal care routines
- applying person centred approaches to daily living support
It strengthens confidence in hands on care while reinforcing leadership, accountability, and best practice.
What skills will you gain through personal care and nutrition?
Through this pathway, learners develop advanced practical and leadership skills linked to personal care and wellbeing.
You will gain skills in
- supporting individuals with personal hygiene, dressing, and continence care
- promoting independence and choice in daily routines
- supporting safe eating, drinking, and hydration
- understanding dietary needs, preferences, and restrictions
- recognising the importance of oral care and nutrition
- monitoring health and wellbeing and responding to change
- leading consistent, high quality personal care within teams
These skills support progression into senior or lead roles focused on care quality and wellbeing.
How does personal care and nutrition training support employers in care settings?
Employers benefit from practitioners who can deliver consistent, high quality care that supports dignity and wellbeing.
This pathway helps employers to
- improve quality of care and daily living support
- reduce risk linked to nutrition, hydration, and personal care
- strengthen person centred practice across teams
- promote independence and dignity for individuals
- develop confident practitioners who model best practice
It is particularly valuable for services supporting individuals with complex care, dementia, or long term health needs.
We partner with a wide range of care providers to support those most in need
Apprentice Stories – Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
“Paragon Skills has helped me achieve my level 2 for adult social care and I’ve just completed my level 3 for lead adult care. My level 3 has helped me build management skills and will I hope one day opens a door for me to do my level 5”
Megan Dance, Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker
We are rated as a ‘Good Provider’ by Ofsted
With 20 years of experience, Paragon Skills is committed to delivering high-quality apprenticeships. Our Ofsted ‘Good’ rating reflects the support and guidance learners receive throughout their journey.
How is personal care and nutrition training delivered in the workplace?
Training is delivered through a blend of guided learning, practical workplace activities, and reflective practice.
This includes
- scenario based learning focused on personal care and nutrition
- practical activities linked to care planning and daily routines
- safeguarding and dignity focused discussions
- reflective practice and supervision
- structured preparation for professional discussion and assessment
Learning is designed to be practical, relevant, and directly applicable to real care environments.
Ready to start the level 3 personal care and nutrition pathway?
Whether you are an employer looking to strengthen care quality and wellbeing, or a care professional ready to develop specialist expertise, this pathway offers a clear route forward.
Enquire now to speak to our team about the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Personal Care and Nutrition Pathway.