Level 4 BTEC Diploma in Adult Care Course in Hayle. Classes run at Dynamo Healthcare Training, blending daytime sessions at the centre with online study you can fit around work. A learner loan may fund 100% of the course cost. Contact the centre for details. You'll need a Level 3 qualification in health and social care, or equivalent, to enrol. The course is aimed at people working in lead practitioner roles in adult care, such as community care officers, re-ablement support workers, and social care assistants. It typically takes 14 months part-time.
Who this course is for
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England) is for learners employed as an apprentice in the role of a lead practitioner in adult care, e.g. community care officer, physiotherapy assistant, re-ablement support worker, social care assistant or telecare assistant.
A lead practitioner will guide and inspire team members to make positive differences to someones life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges. They will have achieved a level of self-development to be recognised as a lead practitioner within the care team, contributing to, promoting and sustaining a values-based culture at an operational level. They will have specialist skills and knowledge in their area of responsibilities, which will allow them to lead in areas such as care needs assessment, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and enablement, telecare and assistive technology. They will be a coach and mentor of others and will have a role in assessing performance and quality of care delivery. Lead practitioners in adult care may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, a persons own home or some clinical healthcare settings. The qualification is also suitable for lead personal assistants who can work at this senior level but may only work directly for one individual who needs support and/or care services, usually within their own home.
Entry requirements
You must hold a level 3 qualification in health and social care or equivalent
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in leading and guiding team members in adult care settings.
You'll learn how to support people facing physical, emotional, social, or intellectual challenges.
You'll study person-centred approaches to care planning and delivery.
You'll build knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and duty of care.
You'll explore how to promote health, wellbeing, and independence for the people you support.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals, families, and other professionals.
You'll understand your responsibilities as a lead practitioner within a care team.
How you will learn
Learning is blended: you'll study online at your own pace and attend sessions at Dynamo Healthcare Training in Hayle. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence drawn from your workplace practice, covering the units of the Diploma. You'll gather evidence from your day-to-day role as a lead practitioner in adult care, demonstrating competence across the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Dynamo Healthcare Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Community care officer: leading support for people living independently
Re-ablement support worker: helping people regain daily living skills
Telecare assistant: remote monitoring and support for vulnerable adults
Physiotherapy assistant: supporting therapy programmes in care settings
Social care assistant: coordinating care for adults with complex needs
Senior care assistant: supervising care teams in residential or community settings
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (City and Guilds or Pearson): the next step if you want to move into a registered manager or service manager role.
Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety: relevant if you move into a health and safety lead role within a care organisation.
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care: a higher education route for those looking to develop further professionally.
