A Leader in Adult Care has responsibility for managing community or residential based services. This role has a large element of leadership, whether with other care workers and networks or in leading the service itself. A successful apprentice will have met all the requirements. They have a responsibility to ensure the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive to people’s needs and well-led. They may be a registered manager of a service, unit, deputy or assistant manager. They will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance of the care given and the values and training of staff with established standards and regulations. These are the personal attributes and behaviours expected of all Leaders in Adult Care carrying out their roles: Care – is caring consistently and enough about individuals to make a positive difference to their lives Compassion – is delivering care and support with kindness, consideration, dignity, empathy and respect Courage – is doing the right thing for people and speaking up if the individual they support is at risk Communication – good communication is central to successful caring relationships and effective team working Competence – is applying knowledge and skills to provide high quality care and support Commitment – to improving the experience of people who need care and support ensuring it is person centred Leaders in Adult Care may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, community day centres, a person’s own home or some clinical healthcare settings. The role of Leader in Adult Care in this standard also covers Personal Assistants who operate in a management role but they may only work directly for one individual who needs support and/or care services.