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Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care Course in Plymouth – Part-time

Cost£4,250.00
Duration42 weeks
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start9 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, part-time during the day. The course runs over 42 weeks, giving you time to balance study with work and other commitments. It covers the knowledge and skills needed to lead and manage services in adult social care settings. You'll explore person-centred practice, safeguarding, governance, and how to develop and support your team. This level 5 leadership and management for adult care qualification is awarded by NCFE and is designed for people already working in, or moving into, senior roles in adult care.

Who this course is for

https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in leading and managing teams within adult care settings.
  • You'll learn how to apply person-centred approaches across a care service.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to manage risk effectively.
  • You'll explore governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance in adult care.
  • You'll build knowledge of workforce development and supporting staff performance.
  • You'll examine how to manage resources and budgets within a care service.
  • You'll develop your understanding of partnership working and professional accountability.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at City College Plymouth, with tutor-led sessions across the 42-week course. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence drawn from your workplace practice, written assignments, and professional discussions. You will need to be working in an adult care setting to complete the work-based evidence elements of this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered Manager: lead and manage a regulated adult care service.
  • Care Home Manager: oversee day-to-day operations and staff in a residential setting.
  • Supported Living Manager: manage support services for adults living independently.
  • Deputy Manager (Adult Care): support the registered manager and step up when needed.
  • Senior Care Coordinator: plan and oversee care delivery across a team or service.
  • Team Leader (Adult Social Care): supervise frontline care workers and manage rotas.
  • Domiciliary Care Manager: run a home care service and manage field-based staff.

What you could study next

If you want to go further in adult social care leadership, a Level 7 qualification in health and social care management or a postgraduate certificate in leadership can build on this Diploma. Some learners also pursue chartered management qualifications through bodies such as CMI. If you're working toward registration with a professional body or meeting Skills for Care requirements, this Level 5 Diploma is a strong foundation for those next steps.

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