Health and Social Care Diploma Level 5 - Commercial

About the course

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

Duration: TBC

Cost: £1,565 +VAT

Funding available: This qualification is approved by the Quality Assured Care Learning Service (QACLS) and may be fully funded through the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS). If you're employed in adult social care, speak to your employer to find out if you're eligible.

About the course

If you're an experienced leader or manager looking to strengthen your leadership skills and progress your career, the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care will help you lead with confidence.

Designed for professionals responsible for managing services and leading teams, this programme develops the advanced knowledge, practical skills and strategic thinking needed to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You'll build expertise in operational management, quality improvement and workforce leadership while ensuring your service continues to meet the highest standards of care.

Throughout the programme, you'll explore leadership and management approaches, governance, quality assurance, safeguarding and risk management.

You'll also develop the skills to lead organisational change, manage performance, foster a positive workplace culture and ensure services meet regulatory expectations, including those set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Everything you learn can be applied directly in your workplace, allowing you to strengthen your leadership practice while making a positive impact on the people you support, your colleagues and your organisation.

On successful completion, you'll achieve the TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, a nationally recognised qualification that supports progression into senior leadership and registered management roles.

Is this course right for you?

This programme is ideal if you're already leading teams or managing services within adult social care and want to further develop your leadership and management skills.

It could be suitable if you work as a:

• Registered Manager

• Deputy Manager

• Assistant Manager

• Service Manager

• Unit Manager

• Operations Manager

• Care Manager

The qualification is suitable for professionals working across a range of adult care settings, including:

• Residential care

• Nursing homes

• Domiciliary care

• Supported living

• Day services

• Community care
  

You'll have regular reviews with your trainer throughout the programme to celebrate your progress, set goals and make sure you have all the support you need to succeed.

Key learning topics covered during the diploma include:

• Leadership and management of adult care services

• Governance, compliance and CQC expectations

• Quality assurance and continuous improvement

• Leading and managing organisational change

• Safeguarding, risk management and protection

• Workforce leadership, supervision and performance management

• Communication, partnership working and stakeholder engagement

• Leading person-centred practice

• Reflective practice and continuous professional development

How you'll learn

You'll be supported by experienced health and social care specialists with extensive leadership and operational experience.

The programme is designed to fit around your existing management responsibilities, allowing you to apply your learning directly within your workplace while continuing to lead your team and deliver outstanding care.

Our delivery model includes:

• Face-to-face and remote teaching sessions

• One-to-one coaching and progress reviews

• Interactive group webinars

• Workplace observations

• Independent learning and assignments

• Ongoing mentoring, coaching and support

• Access to impartial Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)

• An online portfolio to record your progress and achievements
  

You'll receive regular teaching sessions throughout the programme, alongside ongoing support from your trainer every step of the way.

What you'll achieve

By the end of the programme, you'll have the confidence, knowledge and strategic leadership skills to manage services, lead high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement across adult care settings.

You'll be equipped to meet regulatory expectations, champion outstanding person-centred care and create positive outcomes for the people you support, your colleagues and your organisation.

On successful completion, you'll achieve the TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, a nationally recognised qualification that can help you progress into senior leadership and registered management roles across the adult care sector.

Funding information

This qualification has received Quality Assured Care Learning Service (QACLS) approval and is eligible for funding through the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS).

If you're employed in adult social care, your employer may be able to claim reimbursement for the cost of your training through the LDSS, subject to eligibility. Only training providers holding the QACLS mark for the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care can offer qualifications that are eligible for reimbursement through the scheme.

If you're unsure whether you're eligible, speak to your employer or contact the Realise team for advice.