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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
Develop the leadership, operational management, governance and quality assurance skills required to lead and manage adult social care services effectively.

Course overview
- Who it's for
- Team leaders, deputy managers, aspiring registered managers and existing care managers
- Entry requirements
- Currently working in a supervisory, leadership or management role in adult social care.
- Relevant care experience and management responsibilities.
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.
- Access to workplace leadership and management assessment opportunities.
- Initial assessment to confirm suitability.
- Assessment
- To be confirmed
- Duration
- 9–12 months
- Delivery
- Wellingborough or online — arrangements to be confirmed
- Awarding organisation
- Awarding organisation awaiting verification
- Progression
- Registered manager roles and senior leadership in adult social care
These are DC Care Training’s proposed entry criteria. The relevant awarding organisation’s official requirements, including any minimum age and induction requirements, also apply and will be checked before enrolment.
What you'll cover
- Leadership, governance & quality assurance
- Managing teams, resources and performance
- Regulation and continuous improvement
Indicative topics — full unit list to be confirmed against the awarding organisation's specification.
Hear From Learners Who Have Taken the Next Step in Leadership
“I couldn't be happier with the support I received during my Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care. The program was hugely valuable in building my confidence and skills to step into a Registered Manager role. I'm deeply grateful for all the time and effort put into helping me achieve this milestone.”
Oluwayemisi Adenike Famodu
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
