Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care Course in Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College, part-time during the day over two years. The pace is manageable, making it practical for people balancing work, caring responsibilities, or other commitments. This leadership and management for adult care qualification develops the skills and knowledge needed to lead teams and manage services in adult social care settings. You'll cover areas including person-centred practice, safeguarding, governance, and leading organisational change.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in leading and managing teams within adult care settings.
You'll learn how to oversee the quality and safety of care services.
You'll understand the legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks governing adult care in England.
You'll explore person-centred approaches and how to embed them in practice.
You'll build knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities at a management level.
You'll learn how to support staff development, supervision, and performance.
You'll develop skills in partnership working and communicating with other services and professionals.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Taunton College, with part-time daytime attendance over two years. Assessment methods for this qualification typically include work-based evidence, observations in your care setting, written assignments, and professional discussions. You'll need to be working in an adult care environment to gather the practice evidence required. Entry requirements vary, so contact Taunton College directly for details specific to this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Registered care manager: responsible for running a regulated care service
Deputy care home manager: supporting the manager in day-to-day operations
Team leader in adult social care: supervising frontline care staff
Senior support worker: leading a small team in a supported living setting
Domiciliary care manager: managing home care services and staff
Adult services coordinator: organising care packages and service delivery
Quality and compliance officer: monitoring standards across a care provider
What you could study next
Level 6 or 7 qualifications in health and social care leadership, for those moving into senior management or director-level roles.
A degree or postgraduate qualification in Health and Social Care Management, available through universities and some professional bodies.
Registered Manager status with Skills for Care, which this qualification supports as part of the recognised pathway for those running CQC-regulated services.
