Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service (RQF)
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- Original price was: £1,579.00.£949.00Current price is: £949.00.
- 1 year
- Awarded by 'Focus Awards'
- 90 Credits
- Qualification Number: 610/4677/2
- 551Guided Learning Hours
- 900 Hours Total Qualification Time
- Self-study Online
- Ofqual Regulated Qualification
Course Overview
Become a Registered Manager in a Care Setting
If you aspire to a leadership role in adult social care, the Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service equips you with the relevant skills and knowledge to oversee care services. Regulated by Ofqual, this qualification is suitable for experienced professionals looking to work in residential services, domiciliary care, day services, or community-based services as a registered manager or care manager.
This is a comprehensive qualification covering key topics, including strategies in leadership and management, safeguarding approaches, person-centred care, governance, and promoting health and safety. You will be equipped with strategic and operational insight, ensuring you can effectively lead care teams while maintaining a high standard of practice and service delivery.
This level 5 registered manager qualification is assessed through a portfolio of your work and practical application. This allows you to demonstrate key competencies as a leader and the ability to efficiently manage a care environment.
To enrol, you need to be aged 18 years and working in an adult care setting. This qualification is also ideal for those looking to gain formal recognition of their skills and meet the regulatory standards, including the ones set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Once you’re qualified, you can progress to advanced certifications such as a bachelor’s degree in health and social care management.
We provide the support of expert tutors who will guide you throughout your course, ensuring you develop the leadership skills to operate a care environment smoothly.
Complete Level 5 Registered Manager Qualification with South London College
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12 Months Access
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Become a registered manager in an adult care setting.
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What Will I Learn?
Learn about leadership and management in an adult care setting.
Earn an industry-recognised qualification to progress into a leadership role.
Acquire skills to motivate your team and effectively manage day-to-day operations.
Learn to assess and provide better quality care to service users.
Key Features
High quality e-learning study materials.
Tutorials/materials from the industry leading experts.
24/7 Access to the Learning Portal.
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Recognised Accredited Qualification.
Excellent customer service and administrative support.
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Once you enrol with us, we offer complete learner support. We want to see you succeed. You will have access to a personal tutor who is a qualified expert with relevant experience.
Your tutor will assess your work, give you the required feedback, and help you improve throughout the course.
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| Learning Outcomes |
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| Who is this Course For? | This Level 5 adult care qualification is suitable for registered managers in various adult care settings. Â
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| Certification | Once you complete this course, you will be awarded the Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service by Focus Awards and regulated by Ofqual. |
| Career Progression | Have a Leading Career in Adult Care Â
The Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service expands your leadership skills, giving you the opportunity to take on a higher-level position in a care setting. This broad skillset will enable you to thrive and take on various challenges. You can be a competitive candidate and effectively operate a care environment. Your management skills can be applied in various settings such as mental health, homecare, dementia care, and even end-of-life care. Here are some care positions you can take on, with the average salary scale. (Source: UK Glassdoor)Â
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| Entry Requirements |
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| Average Completion Timeframe | The Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service requires 551 GLH. You can complete this course in just a few months or take up to a year; it’s flexible to suit your schedule. Most learners finish within 9-12 months, but if you have more time to study or relevant experience, you may complete it sooner. We offer full support for up to 12 months, so you can work at a pace that’s right for you. |
| Method of Assessment | To earn the Level 5 Diploma, you must submit written assignments and undergo direct observation. Importantly, this course does not have an exam. This is how you will be assessed for the duration of the course.Â
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| Academic Progression | Upon completing this Level 5 Diploma, you can progress to the following. Â
A possible next step of Academic Progression Pathway:Â Â
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| Regulated by | OFQUALÂ
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet national standards, so you can trust that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high quality and widely recognised by employers and universities. RQF The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications by level and size. The RQF consists of 9 levels, starting from entry level to level 8. Its’ purpose is to make it easier for learners and employers to understand what each qualification level means.  |
South London College
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South London College is an established online learning provider. We believe that education has the power to transform your future. We are highly regarded in the industry and offer our students life-changing opportunities. We are dedicated to your success and provide comprehensive courses to meet your personal and professional goals. Here’s a great chance to achieve the Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service.
Awarding Organisation
Focus Awards
Focus Awards is an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland, and Qualifications Wales. Based in the United Kingdom, they specialises in developing and awarding a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications. Focus Awards was established in 2011, with a mission to deliver high-quality and accessible qualifications.
Verify this OrganisationCourse Curriculum
Unit 01Â
Leadership and Management
- Understand leadership and management theories and styles
- Understand leadership and management in adult care
Unit 02Â
Governance and Regulatory Processes
- Understand legislation and statutory guidance that underpins adult care provision
- Understand internal governance arrangements within own organisation
- Understand systems and requirements for the regulation of adult care services
- Understand the inspection process in adult social care
- Understand the inspection process in own service
Unit 03Â
Decision Making in Adult Care
- Understand effective decision making
- Demonstrate effective decision making
Unit 04Â
Business and Resource Management in Adult Care Services
- Understand principles for effective resource management
- Understand principles of effective human resource management
- Understand market provision in adult social care
- Understand integrated approaches in health and social care
Unit 05Â
Leading and Managing Teams in Adult Care
- Provide leadership for a team
- Manage team work
Unit 06Â
Team Learning and Development in Adult Care
- Understand the principles of learning and professional development in adult care
- Lead learning and professional development practices
Unit 07Â
Supervising Others in Adult Care
- Understand the purpose and practice of professional supervision in adult care settings
- Provide regular professional supervision
Unit 08Â
Safeguarding in Adult Care
- Understand requirements for safeguarding in adult care
- Lead the implementation of practices, policies and procedures to support safeguarding in adult care
Unit 09Â
Mental Capacity
- Understand mental capacity and consent
- Understand the use and impact of restrictive practices
Unit 10Â
Partnerships in Adult Care
- Understand the context of relationships and partnership working
- Lead effective relationships with individuals, carers and families
- Manage working relationships with colleagues in own setting to achieve positive outcomes for individuals
- Work in partnerships with professionals and other agencies
Unit 11Â
Managing Comments and Complaints in Adult Care
- Understand the management of comments and complaints
- Lead practice in listening and responding to comments and complaints
Unit 12Â
Leading the Vision in Adult Care
- Understand how to develop a vision for the service
- Lead commitment and implementation of the vision and future direction of the service
Unit 13Â
Continuous Improvement in Adult Care
- Understand continuous quality improvement in adult social care
- Lead continuous improvement in practice
- Lead a culture that supports innovation and change to improve outcomes for individuals
- Understand how to implement effective change
Unit 14Â
Effective Communication in Adult Care
- Know how to use communication skills to achieve positive interactions
- Know how to manage and resolve conflict
- Be able to communicate effectively with others
- Develop communication practices that promote positive outcomes
Unit 15Â
Handling Information in Adult Care
- Understand effective information management
- Implement systems for effective information management
Unit 16Â
Leading Person-Centred Practice
- Understand person-centred, outcomes-based practice
- Understand the value of person centred practice in partnership working to enabling individuals to achieve their desired outcomes
- Lead practice to facilitate positive outcomes for individuals through person-centred practice
- Understand the role of relationships in promoting health and wellbeing
- Lead practice in recognising individuals’ relationships
- Understand positive risk-taking in context of supporting individuals
- Lead the implementation of practices, policies, procedures to manage risk, and positive risktaking
Unit 17Â
Health and Wellbeing
- Lead a culture that promotes individuals’ wellbeing and independence in all aspects of day to day practice
- Understand the importance of promoting individuals’ health and wellbeing
- Lead practice in promoting individuals’ health and wellbeing
Unit 18Â
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights
- Understand equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights
- Lead a culture that promotes, values, and celebrates equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights
Unit 19Â
Health and Safety
- Understand health and safety requirements in adult social care
- Lead the implementation of health and safety requirements in adult social care
- Understand effective risk management
- Lead the implementation of policies, procedures, and practices to effectively manage risk
Unit 20Â
Continuous Development
- Demonstrate commitment to own development
- Demonstrate commitment to selfawareness
- Manage own workload effectively
Unit 21Â
Personal Wellbeing
- Understand own wellbeing
- Understand the importance of maintaining and improving own wellbeing
- Know how to maintain and improve own wellbeing
- Know how to manage own stress and anxiety
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FAQ's
This is a nationally recognised qualification for those who want to work in adult care and be responsible for leading a service.
This is suitable for individuals in management positions such as registered manager or deputy manager in care settings.
South London College offers a high-quality, supportive learning environment with experienced tutors, and industry-recognised qualifications. We also offer full flexibility to complete your course according to your schedule.
Yes, South London College provides excellent customer service, offering ongoing support to students throughout their educational journey.
Yes, you can pursue a bachelor’s degree in a similar or related field as stated in academic progression.
Yes, it is required that you are working in an adult care setting.
This qualification will lead you to higher-level management positions as mentioned under the career path.
Yes, this course is available online, allowing you the flexibility to study at your own pace and convenience.
You will be assessed on written assignments and direct observation. For more information on the assessment process, contact our support team.
Yes, this Level 5 Diploma is widely recognised by employers and professional bodies.
Yes, you can work while studying for the qualification.
You can complete it within 9 to 12 months. We offer complete access to our learning platform for up to one year.
Yes, this course is regulated by Ofqual, the UK’s official qualifications regulator, meaning it meets national education standards.
Some topics include leadership and management, decision-making in adult care, leading and managing teams, and safeguarding in adult care, to list a few.
Yes, South London College offers its learners an instalment plan. For further information, you can contact our support team.
Yes, this is a high probability. A Level 5 qualification can lead you to a management position with more responsibilities. This is often reflected in your salary.
Visit the South London College official website and register for the Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service. You will receive your login information to access the online learning portal.
The purpose of this qualification is to support the development of registered managers in adult care.
Learners over the age of 18 are eligible to register for this course.
In-depth training
This training covered in-depth modules well. I gained so much knowledge by taking this course.
Good learning environment
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Practical experience was valuable
The practical experience I had to show to complete my assessment was very valuable to me. I can use this experience at my workplace.