The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is designed for individuals in managerial or leadership roles within adult care settings. This qualification equips learners with the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage and lead teams, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with regulatory requirements. Covering key areas such as safeguarding, governance, finance, and person-centred approaches, the course supports professional development and career progression. Ideal for senior care workers, deputy managers, and registered managers, this diploma aligns with industry standards and enhances leadership capabilities within the adult care sector.
Health and Social Care
BIIAB Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
Study Mode
Part Time
Start Date, Location
Sep 2025, Flexible
Duration
35 weeks
Cost
£4670.00
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What will I learn?
This diploma covers a broad range of essential leadership and management skills specific to adult care, including:
– Leadership & Governance – Managing teams, regulatory compliance, and organisational effectiveness.
– Safeguarding & Wellbeing – Ensuring the safety and dignity of individuals receiving care.
– Person-Centred Care – Implementing approaches that prioritise the needs and preferences of individuals.
– Professional Development – Enhancing leadership skills and promoting continuous learning.
– Operational & Financial Management – Overseeing budgets, resources, and service delivery.
– Quality & Performance Improvement – Monitoring and evaluating care services for best practice and improvement.
The course provides a strong foundation for those seeking to progress into senior leadership roles in adult social care.
– Leadership & Governance – Managing teams, regulatory compliance, and organisational effectiveness.
– Safeguarding & Wellbeing – Ensuring the safety and dignity of individuals receiving care.
– Person-Centred Care – Implementing approaches that prioritise the needs and preferences of individuals.
– Professional Development – Enhancing leadership skills and promoting continuous learning.
– Operational & Financial Management – Overseeing budgets, resources, and service delivery.
– Quality & Performance Improvement – Monitoring and evaluating care services for best practice and improvement.
The course provides a strong foundation for those seeking to progress into senior leadership roles in adult social care.
Entry Requirements
Learners should be working in or aspiring to a leadership or managerial role within an adult care setting. While there are no formal entry requirements, it is recommended that candidates have prior experience in adult care and a Level 3 qualification in health and social care or a related field.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining theory, practical application, and independent study. Learners will typically attend 1–2 evening sessions per week, each lasting three hours, structured as follows:
– Classroom Instruction: Covering theoretical components and knowledge-based units through interactive discussions, case studies, and scenario-based learning.
– Practical Skills Development: Hands-on practice and simulations will be integrated into each session, reinforcing leadership and management skills in real-world care settings.
– Independent Study and Assignments: Learners will complete self-directed tasks between sessions to consolidate understanding and prepare for assessments.
Assessment is competency-based and conducted through a combination of:
– Workplace observations
– Professional discussions
– Case studies and reflective accounts
– Written assignments and portfolio evidence
– Witness testimonies from colleagues and supervisors
This ensures learners can demonstrate both knowledge and practical leadership skills within their working environment.
Upon successful completion, learners will achieve the BIIAB Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care. This qualification is recognised by employers and regulatory bodies, supporting career progression into senior management roles, including Registered Manager positions within adult social care.
– Classroom Instruction: Covering theoretical components and knowledge-based units through interactive discussions, case studies, and scenario-based learning.
– Practical Skills Development: Hands-on practice and simulations will be integrated into each session, reinforcing leadership and management skills in real-world care settings.
– Independent Study and Assignments: Learners will complete self-directed tasks between sessions to consolidate understanding and prepare for assessments.
Assessment is competency-based and conducted through a combination of:
– Workplace observations
– Professional discussions
– Case studies and reflective accounts
– Written assignments and portfolio evidence
– Witness testimonies from colleagues and supervisors
This ensures learners can demonstrate both knowledge and practical leadership skills within their working environment.
Upon successful completion, learners will achieve the BIIAB Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care. This qualification is recognised by employers and regulatory bodies, supporting career progression into senior management roles, including Registered Manager positions within adult social care.
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£4670
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