Health and Social Care Diploma Level 4 - Commercial

About the course

Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care

Duration: 12 months

Cost: £1,500 + 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 ready to move into a leadership or management role in adult social care, the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care will help you develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead high-quality care services.

This programme is designed for experienced care professionals who want to strengthen their leadership capability, manage people and resources effectively, and drive positive change within their organisation. You'll build the skills needed to lead teams, support workforce development and deliver outstanding person-centred care.

Throughout the programme, you'll explore key leadership and management principles, including quality assurance, safeguarding, governance, risk management and service improvement. You'll apply your learning in the workplace with support from an experienced trainer, helping you grow into a confident and effective leader.

On successful completion, you'll achieve the TQUK Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, a nationally recognised qualification that supports progression into leadership and management roles across the adult social care sector.

Is this course right for you?

This programme is ideal if you're an experienced care professional who is already leading others or preparing to move into a leadership or management position.

It's suitable for professionals working in a range of adult care settings, including:

• Residential care

• Nursing homes

• Domiciliary care

• Supported living

• Day services

• Community care

• Clinical healthcare settings

You may already be supervising colleagues, coordinating care or supporting the day-to-day running of a service and be looking to develop your leadership skills further.

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 in adult care

• Leading and managing change

• Quality assurance and regulatory frameworks

• Safeguarding, governance and risk management

• Person-centred and collaborative care

• Equality, diversity and inclusion

• Communication and professional practice

• Team leadership, supervision and workforce planning

• Service improvement and continuous professional development

How you'll learn

You'll be supported by experienced health and social care trainers with extensive leadership experience and sector expertise.

The programme is designed to fit around your existing responsibilities, allowing you to apply your learning directly in the workplace while continuing to lead and support your team.

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 leadership skills to lead teams, manage services and drive continuous improvement across adult care settings.

You'll be equipped to support colleagues, champion high-quality person-centred care and help improve outcomes for the people you support.

On successful completion, you'll achieve the TQUK Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, a nationally recognised qualification that can help you progress into leadership, management and operational roles within adult social care.

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 4 Diploma in 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.