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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is a comprehensive qualification designed for individuals aspiring to or currently working in leadership roles within the adult care sector. This diploma program is tailored to enhance the skills and knowledge necessary for effective management and leadership in adult care settings.
Learning Objectives
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is a qualification for people who want to be managers in care settings. This program helps you learn important skills and knowledge needed to lead and manage care services.
The course includes:
Decision Making- Learn how to make good choices that improve care and help clients.
Safeguarding- Understand how to protect vulnerable adults and ensure their safety.
Leading and Managing Services - Gain skills to motivate your team and manage daily operations effectively.
Service Improvement- Discover ways to assess and enhance the quality of care services for better client experiences.
Managing End of Life Care- Learn how to provide compassionate support to clients and their families during end-of-life care.
Lead Teams- This diploma equips you skills to lead teams and improve care quality.
Governance and Regulatory Requirements- Familiarise yourself with laws and rules that apply to care services to ensure compliance.
Leadership and Management - Equip you to gain skills for effective leadership and management in care settings.
CQC Registered Managers
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is specifically developed for those managing an adult social care service, including the role of registered manager. This qualification requires learners to demonstrate an in-depth understanding and effective practice in leadership and management for adult care services and also meet the requirements of managers in various care settings regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England.
Qualification Accreditation, Recognition and the awarding body
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is accredited to UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (OfQual) in England and awarded by iCan Qualifications - A recognised Awarding Organisation. Cambridge Management and Leadership School (CMLS) is an approved centre of ICQ to offer this regulated qualification.
- Accredited to Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) - Level 5
- European Qualifications Framework (EQF) - Level 5
Qualification Accreditation Number is 603/4136/1 (Gov.UK)
Qualification Structure of Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
The learners are required to pass 19 units to achieve Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.
Unit 1- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Adult Care
Unit 2- Communication and Information Management in Adult Care
Unit 3- Partnership Working in Adult Care
Unit 4- Governance in Adult Care
Unit 5- Continuous Improvement in Adult Care
Unit 6- Innovation and Change in Adult Care
Unit 7- Safeguarding and Protection in Adult Care
Unit 8- Leadership and Management in Adult Care
Unit 9- Supervision and Performance Management in Adult Care
Unit 10- Decision Making in Adult Care
Unit 11- Resource Management in Adult Care
Unit 12- Manage Self for Leadership in Adult Care
Unit 13- Entrepreneurial Skills in Adult Care
Unit 14- Outcome Based Person Centred Practice in Adult Care
Unit 15- Manage residential adult care services (6 credits)
Unit 16- Manage domiciliary services (6 credits)
Unit 17- Enable individuals with mental health problems to develop alternative coping strategies (4 credits)
Unit 18- Support individuals to manage dysphagia (5 credits)
Unit 19- Lead and manage group living for adults (5 credits)
Who is this course for?
Learners may work in
- Residential care Homes
- Nursing Care Homes
- Domiciliary Care
- Day Care Centres
- A person’s own home
- Health Care Centres
- Surgeries & Clinics
- Clinical Healthcare settings
Roles where this qualification may be suitable include:
- Registered Manager of a service or unit
- Deputy or Assistant Manager
- Day Services Manager
- Officers in Charge
Areas of expertise after achieving this completion of the course:-
- Learning disability
- Mental Health
- Drug and alcohol misuse
- Homecare
- Dementia
- End-of-life care
Organisations that support the qualification
The following organisations support this qualification: -
- Skills for Care,
- the Sector Skills Council for Adult Social Care in England.
Assessment Methods
This course is assessed through a combination of knowledge-based and practical workplace evidence, ensuring learners can apply their learning in real care settings. All assessments are based on real work practice. Assessment methods include:
- Written Assignments – to demonstrate understanding of key concepts, legislation and best practice
- Workplace Evidence – real examples from your role, such as care plans, reports and reflective accounts
- Observation of Practice – assessment of skills in the workplace (where applicable)
- Professional Discussion – a structured conversation to confirm knowledge and competence
Entry Requirements
This course is designed for learners who are already working in a management or leadership role within a care setting.
To enrol, you should:
- Be working as a manager or in a supervisory role in adult care
- Hold a Level 4 qualification or above (such as a Level 4 Diploma or a degree)
- Be able to demonstrate leadership responsibilities in your current role
As this is a work-based qualification, your workplace will need to support you by:
- Allowing assessor visits (e.g. observations)
- Providing input where needed (e.g. feedback or professional statements)
Throughout the course, you will be expected to:
- Show how you lead and manage in practice
- Provide real examples from your workplace
- Demonstrate decision-making and accountability
If you are not currently in a management or supervisory position, you may find it challenging to complete the course successfully. You can apply to Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (RQF; 120 credits).
Certification
Successful learner will be achieve a regulated Qualification of 86 credits, awarded by ICQ Awarding body as
- ICQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF).
Intakes
You can start this course anytime.
How to apply?
There are three options to apply for this course. Please choose a suitable option to register.
Option 1 – Click Here to Purchase the course OR
Option 2 – Click here to join the course on 6 Months payment plan OR
Option 3 – Apply for admission via an application form.
Lessons
Study Planner - Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care
Unit 01 - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Adult Care
Unit 02 - Communication and Information Management in Adult Care
Unit 03 - Partnership Working in Adult Care
Unit 04 - Governance in Adult Care
Unit 05 - Continuous Improvement in Adult Care
Unit 06 - Innovation and Change in Adult Care
Unit 07 - Safeguarding and Protection in Adult Care
Unit 08 - Leadership and Management in Adult Care
Unit 09 - Supervision and Performance Management in Adult Care
Unit 10 - Decision Making in Adult Care
Unit 11 - Resource Management in Adult Care
Unit 12 - Manage Self for Leadership in Adult Care
Unit 13 - Entrepreneurial Skills in Adult Care
Unit 14 - Outcome Based Person Centred Practice in Adult Care
Unit 15- Manage Residential Adult care Services
Unit 16- Manage Domiciliary Services
Unit 17- Enable individuals with Mental Health Problems
Unit 18- Support individuals to manage dysphagia
Unit 19- Lead and manage group living for adults
Good afternoon, may I ask the duration of this course?
6-12 months
Hello
Are there any additional costs for on site observation visits please?
Yes, it depends on your location and assessor hours to visit your organisation for observation part of assessment.
Is this NVQ qualification?
Its a latest framework we say it RQF.
I have BSc (Hons) Business Management, MSc Human Resources and MSc Logistic & Supply Chain Management. For the past 3 years, I have diverted my interest to the healthcare sector and I have develop so much interest in adult care. I am looking forward some day I would manage a care home or similar office and that is why I want to do this course. With the mentioned qualifications and my experience as a support worker currently working with the NHS, do I meet the requirement to do this course?
The main requirements for this course is experienced manager.
Am I eligible to enrol on NVQ Level 5 with a degree in Health, Well-being and Social Care Management?
Yes, additionally you should be a manager in the care organisation to study this course.
Can I proceed to becoming a CQC registered manager after this course,?
Yes, but you must meet the entry requirements given in the course.