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Free Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care Course Online

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 12 months. This leadership and management for adult care qualification is designed for managers working in adult care settings regulated by the Care Quality Commission. It covers the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required of registered, assistant, deputy, unit, and service managers under the Health and Social Care Act 2008. You need to be in a relevant management role to complete the programme, as the modules are met through your job.

Who this course is for

This level 5 training programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviour requirements of managers in various adult care settings that are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), according to the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

It is suitable for registered, assistant, deputy, unit and service managers.

Entry requirements

You must be able to commit to the full length of the programme, and be able to meet the programme modules through your job role.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the knowledge and skills required of managers in CQC-regulated adult care settings.
  • You'll understand the legislative framework governing regulated activities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
  • You'll build your ability to lead and manage teams effectively in adult care environments.
  • You'll apply management behaviours appropriate to registered, deputy, unit, and service manager roles.
  • You'll strengthen your understanding of quality, compliance, and accountability in adult social care.

How you will learn

You study online and work through the programme modules in your own time over 12 months. Assessment is linked to your job role, so you demonstrate your knowledge and skills through your day-to-day management practice. You must be able to meet the programme requirements through your current role in an adult care setting.

What you will need to bring

You need to be working in a management role in an adult care setting to complete this programme. The Childcare Company will confirm any other requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered Manager: lead a CQC-regulated adult care service
  • Deputy Manager: support the registered manager in a care setting
  • Unit Manager: manage a specific unit or team within adult care
  • Service Manager: oversee service delivery across an adult care organisation
  • Assistant Manager: step into a senior supervisory role in adult care
  • Care Home Manager: manage day-to-day operations of a residential care home

What you could study next

  • Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management: a master's-level qualification for those moving into senior strategic roles.
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 qualifications: recognised management credentials for those pursuing director-level positions.
  • Registered Manager Status with CQC: completing this Diploma supports the knowledge requirements for registration as a manager with the Care Quality Commission.
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