Level 5 Leader in Adult Care

Show that you have the skills needed to keep a care-provision organisation running smoothly with the Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Standard. This 12–18 month qualification gives you the opportunity to build both your leadership and care skills, allowing you to help more people and develop your organisation. This qualification is for those already working in health and social care at any level, full or part-time. This is a vital qualification for those wishing to develop a higher level of competence which could lead to further career development. This programme is ideal for a range of care positions, including those with supervisory responsibility, but who have not yet achieved a recognised vocational qualification at this level.
Name: Level 5 Diploma Leadership and Management for Adult Care
Duration: 18 Months
Course Time: Flexible
Entry Qualifications: N/A
Finance Available: Funded Through Apprenticeship Funding; conditions apply
Course ID: VT5LHSC
Description: N/A
Course Days: Regular workshops: 1:1 assessor reviews
Component(s): Level 5 Diploma
Notes: Taught & vocational blended routes available – ask for details.

Show that you have the skills needed to keep a care-provision organisation running smoothly with the Level 5 Leader in Adult Care

This 18 month qualification gives you the opportunity to build on both your leadership and care skills, allowing you to support individuals and develop your organisation.

This qualification is for those already working in health and social care at any level, full or part-time. This is a vital qualification for those wishing to develop a higher level of competence which could lead to further career development. This programme is ideal for a range of care positions, including those with supervisory responsibility, but who have not yet achieved a recognised vocational qualification at this level.

Key FactsSubject AreasWhat could this qualification lead to?

  • Taught sessions & Workshops
  • Strong tutorial support
  • Practice assessment
  • Portfolio of evidence produced
  • Wide range of assessment methods
  • Apprenticeship Framework Available
  • Vocational Blended Route Available

  • Communication and information management
  • Person centred practice for positive outcomes
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
  • Safeguarding, protection and risk
  • Decision making in adult care
  • Service improvement, entrepreneurship and
    innovation
  • Offers a wide range of optional units to reflect your practice area

Apprentices may hold posts in Residential services for older people and people with disabilities, Domiciliary care services, Day services, Respite services and Community based services.

You may hold – or may wish to hold – a more senior care position within your organisation. The qualification is recognised as acceptable to registration authorities for social care organisations and would allow you to become a leader or a manager of a service.


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