Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a leadership role in community or residential care services. There are no formal entry requirements. The course covers eleven mandatory units plus seven optional units, giving you a thorough grounding in leading and managing adult care services. It typically takes 18 months to complete.
Who this course is for
Suitable for people whose role has a large element of leadership in either community or residential based services. Eleven mandatory units plus seven optional units.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in leading and managing teams in adult care settings.
You'll learn how to oversee the quality and safety of care services.
You'll study person-centred approaches to care and support.
You'll build knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities at a management level.
You'll explore how to manage resources, budgets, and operational priorities.
You'll examine regulatory and legislative frameworks governing adult social care.
You'll develop your ability to support staff through supervision and professional development.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in your workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day role, demonstrating your competence across mandatory and optional units. Assessment is work-based and ongoing throughout the 18 months. Your assessor will observe your practice, review your portfolio, and may use professional discussion to assess your knowledge and understanding.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Vts 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: manage day-to-day operations in residential care
Supported Living Manager: oversee community-based support services
Deputy Manager (Adult Care): support service leadership and staff management
Area Manager (Social Care): manage multiple care services across a region
Domiciliary Care Manager: run a home care service and its workforce
Quality and Compliance Manager: ensure care standards meet regulatory requirements
What you could study next
Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management: a postgraduate-level qualification for those moving into senior strategic roles.
Degree or postgraduate study in Social Work or Health Services Management: for those looking to move into regulated social work practice or NHS management.
Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 7 qualifications: for broader leadership development beyond the care sector.
