Level 5 BTEC Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in an adult care role, applying your learning directly to your day-to-day responsibilities. The course covers leading care teams, developing a values-based culture, managing risk, financial control, and organisational change. It typically takes 15 months to complete. This is the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care qualification, recognised for senior roles in adult social care.
Who this course is for
A leader in adult care will guide and inspire teams to make positive differences to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges. They will be a leader of the care team and will develop and implement a values-based culture at a service or unit level. They may be responsible for business development, financial control, organisational resilience and continuity, as well as for managing risk and leading on organisational change. Leaders in adult care may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, a person’s own home or clinical healthcare settings. The role of leader in adult care also covers personal assistants in a management role over teams of other PAs, but they may only work directly for one individual who needs support and/or care services.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in leading and inspiring care teams to deliver high-quality support.
You'll learn how to implement a values-based culture at service or unit level.
You'll build knowledge of risk management and how to lead on organisational change.
You'll understand financial control and business development in adult care settings.
You'll learn how to support people facing physical, practical, social, emotional, or intellectual challenges.
You'll develop skills in ensuring organisational resilience and continuity.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in your workplace. You build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your real job role, demonstrating competence across the qualification's units. Assessment is work-based and ongoing throughout the 15 months. You will be observed in practice and may complete written assignments or professional discussions. TrainPlus will confirm the specific assessment requirements before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TrainPlus 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 running of a residential home.
Supported Living Manager: manage support services for adults in the community.
Deputy Manager (Adult Care): support a registered manager in a care setting.
Service Manager: lead a team delivering adult social care services.
Operations Manager (Adult Care): manage multiple care services or teams.
What you could study next
Level 6 or 7 qualifications in health and social care management, such as a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, suit those moving into senior operational or executive roles.
A degree or postgraduate qualification in Health and Social Care Management is an option for those wanting to move into commissioning, policy, or strategic leadership.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualifications can complement this BTEC and strengthen your management credentials.
