Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care – £1500
Course Description
The Level 5 Adult Care Diploma in Leadership & Management, also known as the L5 Diploma in Adult Care, is the recognised UK industry standard for managers and senior leaders working within the adult care sector. This advanced qualification is equivalent to a Foundation Degree, making it a vital milestone for professionals seeking higher-level responsibilities in adult care.
Designed specifically for leaders and managers in a variety of adult care environments—including residential services for older people, services for people with disabilities, domiciliary care, and supported living—this qualification provides the critical knowledge and skills needed to effectively oversee care delivery and meet stringent governance and regulatory requirements set by bodies such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Training within this Level 5 Health and Social Care course covers essential areas such as advanced decision making, safeguarding, leading and managing services, continuous improvement, innovation, and the governance required to run compliant and effective adult care services.
The total cost of this Level 5 Diploma is £1500, with flexible options to spread payments over 10 months at 0% interest, with no hidden fees, making it a highly accessible pathway for career progression in Adult Care and leadership development.
Mandatory Units
This qualification features comprehensive mandatory units that equip you with strategic, operational, and regulatory expertise, including:
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Adult Care
- Communication and Information Management
- Partnership Working in Adult Care
- Governance in Adult Care
- Continuous Improvement in Adult Care
- Innovation and Change in Adult Care
- Safeguarding and Protection in Adult Care
- Leadership and Management in Adult Care
- Supervision and Performance Management
- Decision Making in Adult Care
- Resource Management in Adult Care
- Manage Self for Leadership
- Entrepreneurial Skills in Adult Care
- Outcome Based Person Centred Practice
These modules are aligned with current industry expectations and are critical for those overseeing care quality, managing teams, ensuring safeguarding compliance, and driving innovation in services.
How Does Assessment Take Place?
Once we receive your initial payment, you’ll be officially enrolled onto your course, assigned a dedicated tutor, and booked for an induction. Throughout your study journey, your tutor will support you through online meetings, helping you navigate course material, prepare for assessments, and build confidence in applying your knowledge.
The assessment structure combines:
- 80% online Health and Social Care training, completed through a digital platform that offers the flexibility to study around work commitments.
- 20% Work Place Observation, where your tutor will directly observe you performing managerial and leadership tasks within your care setting. This ensures that you are not only understanding the theory but are effectively applying advanced leadership and management practices in real-world environments.
Please note: to successfully pass this course, you must be working in a care setting where you can be observed carrying out managerial-level tasks, demonstrating your ability to lead and manage care services to a high standard.
Course Duration & Flexibility
This Level 5 Adult Care Diploma is designed with flexibility in mind, enabling learners to progress at their own pace. We encourage candidates to complete the qualification within 12 months, making it practical for busy care managers and leaders balancing full-time work with study.
Why Choose This Qualification?
- Industry recognised Health and Social Care qualification for leaders and managers
- Equips you to confidently meet CQC regulatory requirements and governance standards
- Covers everything from safeguarding and person-centred practice to resource management and entrepreneurial skills
- Supports career progression, opening doors to senior roles like Registered Manager, Service Manager, Regional Ops
- Flexible online learning plus structured work-based component, ideal for local or online adult care training
- Payment plans: 0% interest, spread over 10 months with no hidden fees
Get In Touch
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