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Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care

This qualification will enable learners to develop the skills and knowledge in order to make guide and inspire team members to make positive differences to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional, psychological or intellectual challenges.

The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is a competence-based qualification which means that it covers the knowledge and skill that are required to work in a specific job role, such as Deputy Manager or Care Officer in adult care. This means that learners must be working in a role where they have a good level of responsibility for the supervision of others and for leading on aspects of work within the work setting at a high level.

Course Details

Qualification Reference

603/3181/1

Level

Duration

6 Months (Fast Track)
9 Months (Normal Track)

Fees

One-off fee £1500
Interest free payment plan: £200 deposit, followed by 6 monthly payment of £250. Total: £1700

Delivery

Online or Blended Learning

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Entry Requirements

This qualification is suitable for Learners aged 18 and above and work in health and social care in adult settings and who want to develop skills and knowledge in order to demonstrate their competence and have a minimum standard of level 2 functional skills English and Math’s.

There are no formal entry requirements; learning providers will ensure that learners have the skills, potential and the opportunity to successfully gain the qualification (this may include completion of a relevant Health and Social Care or Adult Care qualifications at level 3).

Qualification Details

Qualification Title: Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
Duration: 9 months
Modes of Study: Online learning / Blended
Assessment: It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task (No Exams)
Awarding Body: ICQ

Course Content

Mandatory Units

Unit 1: Working in Partnership with Others in Adult Care Settings (4 credits)
Unit 2: Lead Practice for Managing and Disseminating Records and Reports (4 credits)
Unit 3: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Health, Social Care, or Children’s and Young People’s Settings (4 credits)
Unit 4: Understand Safeguarding and Protection in Adult Care Settings (4 credits)
Unit 5: Lead Communication in Adult Care Settings (4 credits)
Unit 6: Facilitate Support Planning to Ensure Positive Outcomes for Individuals and to Support Wellbeing (4 credits)
Unit 7: Understand Personalization in Care and Support Services (4 credits)
Unit 8: Facilitate Person-Centered Assessment to Support Wellbeing (4 credits)
Unit 9: Safeguard Children and Young People Who Are Present in the Adult Care Sector (4 credits)
Unit 10: Develop, Maintain, and Use Records and Reports (4 credits)
Unit 11: Professional Practice in Adult Care Settings (4 credits)
Unit 12: Personal Development in Adult Care Settings (4 credits)
Unit 13: Lead Health and Safety in Adult Care Settings (4 credits)

Study Support

Rhythmic Skills will provide support to Learners:

Access all course materials, including online modules and written assignments.
Gain Teacher support
Access Rhythmic Skills online portal (24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal)
Acquire Assignments briefing
Receive excellent quality study notes.
Obtain Assignment marking and feedback.
Access Free Online Library.
Receive Dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
Gain Full support until the completion of the course

Career Opportunity

Learners may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, a person’s own home, or some clinical healthcare settings. Roles where this qualification may be suitable include:

Deputy Manager/Supervisor
Care Officer
Care Coordinator
Care Supervisor
Relief Team Leader
Social Work Assistant
Social Services Officer
Outreach Development Worker
Community Support Worker
Community Outreach Worker
Community Development Worker
Family Support Worker
Personal Assistant
Dementia Lead
Physiotherapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Public Health Associate Worker
Social Care Assessor
Care Assessment Officer
Brokerage Worker
Rehabilitation and Reablement Assistant/ Support Workers/Officer
Independence Support Assistant
Telecare Assistant
Assistive Technology Co-ordinator/Officer.

These roles could all specialise in a variety of areas such as learning disability, mental health, drug and alcohol misuse, home care, dementia and end-of-life care.