Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 5 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £25,000 to £55,000Level 5 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
Employers typically expect around L3
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Starting from scratch
Entry-level courses that feed this route.
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 5)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care L58 courses
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care L53 courses
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services L53 courses
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care L52 courses
- Children, Young People and Families Manager: End-Point Assessment (Level 5) L51 course
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Where this can take you
Progress from care worker (Level 2) and senior/lead (Level 3); CQC registered managers must hold or be working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.