Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care – £1200
Course Description
The Level 4 Adult Care Diploma, also referred to as the L4 Diploma in Adult Care, is the perfect next step for those who have completed a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and are now in roles where they have supervisory or management responsibilities. This qualification is highly suitable for Lead Adult Care Workers, Senior Care Assistants, Team Leaders, Care Coordinators, and other senior care staff who play a crucial role in the delivery of care and support services.
This diploma is tailored for professionals working across a range of adult care settings, including residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, a person’s own home, or even clinical healthcare environments. Whether your role involves supervising teams, ensuring quality standards, or managing key aspects of care delivery, this qualification provides the essential skills and knowledge required to excel.
What Will You Learn?
The Level 4 Adult Care Diploma enables learners to demonstrate and develop expertise in managing care delivery, with some autonomy and delegated responsibility, and importantly, in supervising or leading others. You’ll deepen your understanding of key areas such as:
- Main tasks and responsibilities within adult care
- Dignity and human rights in care
- Effective communication and partnership working
- Safeguarding adults and children
- Health and wellbeing promotion
- Professional practice and personal development
This makes it an excellent choice for those looking to progress in health and social care, pursue career progression in Adult Care, or upskill in supervisory roles to meet evolving care standards.
Mandatory Units
The diploma includes comprehensive mandatory units to build your leadership and care expertise:
- Lead Communication in Adult Care Settings
- Working in Partnership with Others
- Lead Practice for Managing and Disseminating Records
- Develop, Maintain and Use Records and Reports
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Care
- Understand Safeguarding and Protection
- Facilitate Support Planning for Positive Outcomes
- Understand Personalisation in Care Services
- Facilitate Person-Centred Assessment
- Safeguard Children in Adult Care Settings
- Professional Practice & Personal Development
- Promote Personal Development in Care
- Lead Health and Safety in Adult Care
These modules directly support mandatory training courses required by many care providers and ensure alignment with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
Optional Units
Learners can customise their diploma by selecting from a range of optional units, allowing them to focus on specialist areas relevant to their workplace or career goals. These include:
- Understand How to Manage a Team
- Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act
- Monitor Individuals’ Nutritional Progress
- Manage Physical Resources
- Manage Health & Social Care Practice
- Understand Advance Care Planning
- Understand Mental Wellbeing & Mental Health Promotion
This flexibility makes it an outstanding choice for those interested in social care courses for career progression, developing expertise in nutrition, mental health, team leadership, or advanced care planning.
Assessment & Duration
Once your first payment is received, you’ll be enrolled on the course, assigned a dedicated tutor, and scheduled for your induction. Throughout your studies, your tutor will support you via online meetings, guiding you through course material and preparing you for assessments.
About 80% of the qualification is delivered through online Health and Social Care courses, while the remaining 20% involves Work Place Observation. During these observations, your tutor will assess you directly in your care setting, ensuring that you effectively apply your learning by undertaking supervisory and managerial responsibilities. This practical assessment is key to building real-world competency in adult care training.
The Level 4 Adult Care Diploma is structured for flexibility, allowing you to learn at your own pace. We encourage learners to complete the programme within 12 months, making it ideal for busy professionals who need to balance training with work commitments.
Why Choose This Qualification?
- Recognised pathway to leadership and management roles in adult care
- Supports compliance with mandatory training and CQC standards
- Flexible online Care Diploma with workplace assessment
- Perfect for career progression and preparing for Level 5 studies
- Builds strong skills in safeguarding, personalisation, team leadership, and quality care delivery
Get In Touch
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