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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

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

This Level 5 Diploma is a competence-based qualification which means that it covers the knowledge and skill that are required to work in a job role. Learners must be working in a role as leader or manager in an adult care setting where they are involved in leading the delivery care and support services. They will have a full of responsibility for the supervision of others and for leading on aspects of work within the work setting at a high level. Achieving this qualification will enable learners to innovate and respond to a changing environment and to meet challenges and opportunities within the sector.

Course Details

Qualification Reference

603/4136/1

Level

Duration

9 Months (Fast Track)
12 Months (Normal Track)

Fees

One-off fee £1800
Interest free payment plan: £200 deposit, followed by 9 monthly payment of £200. Total: £2000

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 4).

Qualification Details

Qualification Title: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
Duration: 12 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: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Adult Care (3 credits)
Unit 2: Communication and Information Management in Adult Care (4 credits)
Unit 3: Partnership Working in Adult Care (4 credits)
Unit 4: Governance in Adult Care (5 credits)
Unit 5: Continuous Improvement in Adult Care (4 credits)
Unit 6: Innovation and Change in Adult Care (5 credits)
Unit 7: Safeguarding and Protection in Adult Care (5 credits)
Unit 8: Leadership and Management in Adult Care (6 credits)
Unit 9: Supervision and Performance Management in Adult Care (5 credits)
Unit 10: Decision Making in Adult Care (4 credits)
Unit 11: Resource Management in Adult Care (5 credits)
Unit 12: Manage Self for Leadership in Adult Care (4 credits)
Unit 13: Entrepreneurial Skills in Adult Care (4 credits)
Unit 14: Outcome-Based Person-Centred Practice in Adult Care (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:

Registered Manager of a service or unit
Deputy or Assistant Manager
Day Services Manager
Officers in Charge

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.