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Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care Course in Birmingham

Cost£1,695.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in your care role, fitting learning around your job anywhere in England. The course covers leading care teams, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, person-centred care, and strategic decision-making in adult social care settings. It is the qualification recommended for Registered Managers in England and can be funded as a Higher Level Apprenticeship. Advanced Learner Loans and Skills for Care Workforce Development Funding are also available. The course typically takes 12 months.

Who this course is for

Access Skills’ Level 5 Diploma is funded by the Government as a Higher Level Apprenticeship and delivered flexibly to support you in your workplace, anywhere in England at times suitable to you. The level 5 Diploma is the course recommended for Registered Managers in England and is eligible for Skills for Care Workforce Development Funding. Advance Learner Loans are also available for this programme.

Entry requirements

The Level 5 in Health & Social Care is aimed at Deputy and Registered Managers and Seniors currently working within the care industry looking to attain a nationally recognised qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in leading and managing teams within adult care settings.
  • You'll learn how to meet regulatory and governance requirements, including CQC standards.
  • You'll apply safeguarding principles and person-centred approaches to care delivery.
  • You'll build strategic decision-making skills for operational management in care environments.
  • You'll understand how to drive service improvement and quality in adult social care.
  • You'll learn how to develop and support staff to deliver effective care.

How you will learn

This is work-based learning. You apply your studies directly in your current care role. Assessment is through portfolio evidence gathered in your workplace, demonstrating competence across leadership, management, and care practice. You work flexibly, at times that suit you, supported by a structured programme. Training is delivered to you wherever you are based in England.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Access Skills 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
  • Deputy Manager: support operational management in a care home or service
  • Care Home Manager: oversee day-to-day running of a residential care setting
  • Domiciliary Care Manager: manage home care teams and service delivery
  • Senior Practitioner: lead a team of care workers in a specialist setting
  • Service Manager: manage multiple care services or a supported living service
  • Operations Manager (adult social care): oversee quality and compliance across services

What you could study next

A CMI Level 5 in Management and Leadership pairs well with this Diploma and is referenced by the provider as a complementary qualification. For those moving into senior leadership, a Level 7 qualification in health and social care management or a postgraduate certificate in leadership could be a natural next step. Some learners also pursue registration with professional bodies or further study toward a master's degree in health services management.

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