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Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care Course Online – London Cactus College

CostFor any cost-related information, please contact us. We offer support for both self-funding and Advanced Learner Loan options.
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care Course. Study online, at your own pace, fitting learning around your working life. You need to be aged 19 or over and working in a role where you can demonstrate Level 5 responsibilities, such as managing teams and making decisions. Level 3 qualifications or relevant experience are recommended, though no formal prerequisites are required. The course covers leadership, governance, safeguarding, performance management, and quality assurance in adult care settings. It typically takes 18 months to complete.

Who this course is for

This qualification is ideal for individuals currently working in managerial roles within adult care settings who wish to advance their careers. It is also well-suited for managers who have not yet completed a Level 5 vocational qualification.

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for this course specify a minimum age of 19. While no formal prerequisite qualifications are needed, Level 3 qualifications or relevant experience are recommended. Additionally, you must be in a role that allows you to demonstrate Level 5 responsibilities, such as managing teams and making decisions.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop leadership and management skills specific to adult care settings.
  • You'll understand governance, regulatory processes, and quality assurance in adult care.
  • You'll apply safeguarding principles and manage risk effectively.
  • You'll lead teams, conduct supervision, and manage performance.
  • You'll work with outcomes-based and person-centred approaches to care delivery.
  • You'll manage resources, budgets, and service delivery within your organisation.
  • You'll support equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights in your workplace.
  • You'll plan and manage your own professional development and wellbeing.

How you will learn

This is an online course, so you study through a digital learning platform and complete work-based assessments that draw on your current role. You'll gather evidence from your day-to-day practice to demonstrate competence across the mandatory units. Assessment is portfolio-based, showing how you apply your learning in a real management context. London Cactus College will confirm the specific submission and assessment process when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. London Cactus College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered Manager: lead a regulated adult care service.
  • Care Home Manager: oversee day-to-day operations and staff in a residential setting.
  • Domiciliary Care Manager: manage home care services and support teams.
  • Senior Care Coordinator: coordinate care delivery across a team or service.
  • Adult Social Care Team Leader: supervise frontline care staff.
  • Quality and Compliance Manager: monitor standards and regulatory requirements in care.
  • Deputy Manager (Adult Care): support a registered manager and step up to lead.

What you could study next

A Level 7 qualification in leadership, management, or health and social care is a natural next step if you want to move into senior or strategic roles. Options include a Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Leadership or a postgraduate qualification in management. If you're interested in formal management credentials, a CMI Level 7 Award or Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership is worth exploring.

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