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Full, accredited level 5 diploma - recognised across all health and social care disciplines

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Care

Whether you are looking to enhance your knowledge, boost your skills or to elevate your career prospects, the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care could be the perfect Catalyst for you. The level 5 Diploma (RQF) is designed for professionals who manage adult social care services, including the post of registered manager. Throughout this course, you will cover regulatory requirements in the adult care sector and leadership and management principles and practices.

If you are selecting this course are likely to work in a role with responsibility for service provision and the management and supervision of others. This could be in the community or in a residential setting and in roles such as

  • Deputy Manager

  • Assistant Manager

  • Team Leader

  • Service Manager

  • Co-ordinator

  • Registered Manager

(this list is not exhaustive)

You could work in a variety of specialist areas such as learning disability, mental health, drug and alcohol misuse, homecare, dementia and end-of-life care.

Course Requirements

  • Work placement

  • Completion of 19 mandatory units and a bespoke selection of optional units to make up the required 90 credits

  • Age 19+

Duration:

It typically takes between 12-15 months to complete this course. For a different timescale please contact us.

Career Progression

  • This course is a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge and understanding and build upon your skills. It is an ideal stepping-stone in your care career. You could progress onto a level 6 or level 7 qualification following successful completion.

What to expect

  • Online delivery through our e-portfolio

  • Access to support from an experienced and qualified trainer/assessor.

  • Resources provided

  • Workplace observation

  • Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a recognised qualification, valued by employers across the health and social care sector (ICQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care)

  • Associated UCAS points

Level 5 Diploma Options

Pay in full

12-15 MONTH DELIVERY, WITH A DESIGNATED TUTOR AND SUPPORT.

12-15 MONTH DELIVERY, WITH A DESIGNATED TUTOR AND SUPPORT. 10 MONTH PAYMENT PLAN.

Payment plan