Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a managerial role in adult social care. An Advanced Learner Loan of up to £4,670 is available to help with costs. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances. The course takes 18 months and covers leadership, governance, safeguarding, quality assurance, person-centred practice, and workforce development. It is designed for registered managers and those moving into management in adult care settings. You'll need to have completed a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent before starting.
Who this course is for
This qualification is designed to support the development of registered managers of adult social care services. The qualification provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to work in adult social care and to have responsibility for leading and managing a service.
Entry requirements
Completion of the L3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent. You must be working in a suitable work location that will support the completion of this qualification.
What you will learn
You'll develop your leadership and management skills for adult social care settings.
You'll understand governance, regulatory processes, and quality assurance in care services.
You'll apply safeguarding, protection, and risk management principles.
You'll build skills in communication, relationship-building, and partnership working.
You'll lead person-centred practice to improve outcomes for people using your service.
You'll manage professional development, supervision, and performance of your team.
You'll develop decision-making, entrepreneurial thinking, and innovation skills.
You'll drive the vision and strategic direction of your service or organisation.
How you will learn
All units are assessed internally. Assessment methods include direct observation of your practice in the workplace, witness evidence from colleagues or line managers, professional discussion, and written reflection on your own practice. You build your evidence portfolio through your day-to-day work in your adult care role, so assessment is grounded in what you actually do.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Achievement Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Registered manager: lead and manage a regulated adult care service.
Domiciliary care manager: oversee home care delivery and workforce.
Residential care home manager: manage day-to-day operations of a care home.
Supported living manager: lead support services for adults with complex needs.
Deputy manager (adult care): step up to second-in-command in a care setting.
Area manager (social care): oversee multiple care services across a region.
What you could study next
Level 6 or Level 7 qualifications in health and social care leadership or management, offered by universities and professional bodies, for those moving into senior operational or strategic roles.
A degree or postgraduate qualification in health services management or social work, if you want to move into commissioning, inspection, or policy roles.
The Level 5 Diploma also supports progression toward registration with professional bodies and senior leadership programmes in the care sector.
