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Level 4 Adult Care Course Online – The Childcare Company

Cost£2,568.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Level 4 Adult Care Course. Study online. You can work through this adult care qualification at your own pace, fitting study around your job and other commitments. The course develops the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to lead care provision for adults, supporting their choice and control in daily life. It suits care officers, senior care workers, care coordinators, deputy managers, domiciliary care managers, and residential care team leaders. You'll need to be in a relevant role so you can meet the programme requirements through your work. The course typically takes 12 months.

Who this course is for

This level 4 training programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to lead on the provision of care for adults, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives.

It is suitable for care officers, care supervisors, senior care workers, deputy managers, care coordinators, domiciliary care managers, residential care team leaders and other associated job titles.

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 knowledge of person-centred approaches that give adults control and choice in their care.
  • You'll build skills in leading and supervising care teams in adult social care settings.
  • You'll learn how to manage risk and safeguarding responsibilities at a senior level.
  • You'll understand the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern adult care provision.
  • You'll develop the ability to support individuals with complex needs across residential and domiciliary settings.
  • You'll strengthen your skills in communication and professional practice as a care leader.

How you will learn

This is an online programme. You'll study through a combination of self-directed learning and work-based tasks completed through your job role. Assessment is tied to your day-to-day practice, so you'll need to be working in a relevant care role throughout. You must be able to commit to the full 12-month programme and meet the module requirements through your work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Childcare Company will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care supervisor: lead a team delivering adult social care
  • Senior care worker: take on greater responsibility in a care setting
  • Care coordinator: organise and oversee care packages for adults
  • Deputy manager: support the running of a residential or domiciliary care service
  • Domiciliary care manager: manage care delivered in people's own homes
  • Residential care team leader: lead day-to-day care in a residential setting
  • Care officer: hold responsibility for care quality and compliance

What you could study next

With a Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, you could move toward a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, which prepares you for registered manager roles. If you're interested in moving into health settings, a Level 5 qualification in healthcare management may also be relevant. Some learners use this level of qualification as a foundation for degree-level study in social work or health and social care.

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