| Regulated Qualification | Level 5 Diploma | 12 months – 18 months | Online (Self-Paced) | Instalment plans
Earn the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care and stand out as a high-impact leader in the care sector.
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is for people working in adult social care who want to step into leadership, grow into management, or progress into senior roles.
Routes Achievement of this qualification confirms the learner has gained the knowledge and skills required to: Function as a well-trained leader in adult care.
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Earn the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care and stand out as a high-impact leader in the care sector. This qualification strengthens your authority, elevates your leadership edge, and fast-tracks promotion opportunities. Employers value this credential; secure your advantage now. Take charge of your future in adult care management today.
25 units
Looking to step into leadership or strengthen your management role in adult care? The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is a nationally recognised, work-based qualification designed for current and aspiring leaders in adult social care. It builds the practical leadership skills, sector knowledge, and professional competence needed to manage safe, high-quality, and person-centred care services.
This qualification is for learners who are working as leaders in Adult Care settings, usually as registered managers of adult social care services. It is primarily aimed at those who are new to this role, but it will also act as a consolidation for those who are already in the role.
Developed in line with Skills for Care guidance and informed by employer and sector expert consultation, the qualification reflects current industry standards. It is a minimum 90-credit programme with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 900 hours, including at least 625 Guided Learning Hours (GLH). Learners complete 21 mandatory units (78 credits) alongside optional units (a minimum of 12 credits), allowing learning to be tailored to individual roles and responsibilities.
This diploma offers strong career progression and is directly aligned with the needs of the adult care sector in England. It is a mandatory gateway qualification for the Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Apprenticeship, making it essential for learners following this route. It also supports progression into higher-level or specialist roles, as mapped within the IfATE Occupational Map, and may contribute towards professional pathways such as Registered Nurse or District Nurse, depending on individual career goals and prior learning.
Course Details
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is a minimum 90credit qualification with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 900 hours, including at least 625 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).
Learners must achieve all 78 credits from the 21mandatory components and at least 12 credits from the optional units.
Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN):610/3512/9
Note: Optional units have been selected based on sector demand and specialisation. Learners may choose alternative optional units using the link below, provided a minimum of 12 credits is achieved across the three Optional Groups, with a maximum of 4 credits from the Leading and Managing Different Adult Social Care Service Models group.
Accreditation
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care has been recognised by and has its own unique Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN: 610/3512/9). You can verify this qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. This fully accredited qualification is regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), ensuring that vocational qualifications meet national standards, maintain credibility, and deliver consistent, high-quality learning outcomes.
, as an awarding body approved and regulated by Ofqual (Reference Number RN5194), operates robust quality assurance processes to uphold these standards. LCFT Business School offers this qualification through , ensuring it aligns with current health and social care requirements.
Assessment
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care includes units that are internally set and assessed, allowing learners to show both knowledge and practical skills in real workplace settings. Knowledge is assessed through written tasks, case studies, and reflective accounts, while skills are assessed through observations, professional discussions, and evidence of applied practice. This ensures learners meet the requirements of leadership roles in adult social care.
LCFT Business School ensures learning is delivered at Level 5 standard and gives learners opportunities to produce meaningful, work-based evidence. All assessments are checked by the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) team to make sure they are fair, inclusive, and fit for purpose. Assessors judge evidence based on its authenticity, relevance, and reliability, ensuring consistency and accuracy for all learners. The assessment process follows the Quality Assurance Manual, supporting high standards, reliable outcomes, and learner success while meeting all and sector requirements.
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