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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is an Ofqual-regulated, NCFE-awarded qualification that meets the qualification requirement to become a CQC registered manager in England. Study fully online alongside your management role, no exams, in 12 to 18 months.

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  • 12 to 18 monthsDuration
  • 100% Online with work-based competence evidenceStudy Method
  • Not applicable UCAS ptsPoints Available
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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care at a glance
Qualification levelRQF Level 5
Qualification number603/1743/9
Awarding bodyan Ofqual-regulated UK awarding organisation
Total credits65 credits
UCAS pointsNot applicable UCAS points
Typical study time12 to 18 months
Study method100% Online with work-based competence evidence
Start dateStart anytime
Pay monthly£125.00 per month
Pay annually£1,499.00

This course is for you if…

  • ✓Are currently working in, or moving into, a management role in adult social care
  • ✓Want to become a CQC registered manager of a care home or domiciliary care service
  • ✓Already hold a Level 3 qualification in adult care and want to progress further
  • ✓Want a nationally recognised leadership qualification specific to the care sector
  • ✓Are comfortable combining academic study with real management responsibility
  • ✓Want to strengthen your CQC registration application with the required qualification evidence

Your career after this course

  • ✓Are not currently in, or moving towards, a management or supervisory role in adult social care
  • ✓Do not hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent significant care sector experience
  • ✓Are looking for a generic management qualification not specific to the care sector
  • ✓Need to qualify in under 6 months
  • ✓Want a qualification with no workplace evidence component
  • ✓Are seeking a nursing or clinical qualification rather than an operational leadership one
About this qualification

What you'll learn

Behind every well-run care home or domiciliary care service is a manager who understands both the regulatory framework and the practical realities of leading a care team. The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is the qualification that prepares you for that role and satisfies the qualification requirement for CQC registration as a registered manager.

This Level 5 qualification is awarded by NCFE and quality-assured by Ofqual. It covers leadership and management theory applied specifically to adult social care, including regulatory compliance, safeguarding at a strategic level, workforce development, business and financial operations, and quality improvement.

Regulated qualificationRQF Level 5UCAS Not applicable100% Online with work-based competence evidence12 to 18 months100% online
What you'll need

Entry requirements

You should already hold a Level 3 qualification in adult care, or have significant relevant experience in a supervisory or management capacity within adult social care.

You will need access to a management or supervisory role, either current or through a placement, since the qualification requires evidence from real leadership practice.

There is no minimum study commitment, though most learners spend around 6 to 10 hours a week on coursework alongside their management role.

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Assessment

How you're assessed

The qualification is assessed through written assignments, reflective accounts and a portfolio of evidence drawn from your management practice. There are no written exams.

Your tutor reviews evidence against national occupational standards for adult care leadership and management, with feedback and resubmission opportunities throughout.

01

Portfolio-based

Coursework and a written portfolio. No traditional written exams.

02

Submit online

All assignments submitted through your learner dashboard.

03

Tutor feedback

Detailed feedback in 3 to 5 working days. Refine and resubmit until you reach the grade you want.

04

Graded across units

Pass, Merit or Distinction on each unit. Top grades stack to the highest UCAS point total.

Careers

Where this can take you

Typical roles and salary ranges this qualification opens up.

Registered Manager (Care Home)

Typical salary range

£32,000 to £45,839

Take formal CQC-registered responsibility for the day-to-day running, quality and compliance of a care home or domiciliary care service.

Care Home Manager

Typical salary range

£25,000 to £55,000

Lead and run a residential care home for adults, managing staff, budgets and CQC compliance.

Deputy Manager (progression to Registered Manager)

Typical salary range

£25,000 to £35,000

Support the registered manager with operations, staffing and compliance, a common precursor to a registered manager role.

Area or Operations Manager (multi-site care)

Typical salary range

£40,000 to £57,000

Oversee multiple care services for a larger provider, supporting registered managers across several sites.

Pricing

Choose your payment plan

Same course, your choice of how to pay.

Pay Monthly

Recurring monthly subscription. Cancel anytime.

£125.00/month

Billed monthly

  • Full access to all course materials
  • Dedicated subject tutor
  • Live and recorded webinars
  • Certificate on completion
  • Pay by card, PayPal, Klarna
  • Spread cost with 0% interest
Best value

Pay Annually

Recurring annual subscription. Save versus monthly.

£1,499.00/year

Billed annually

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  • Save 20% on the course price
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Lock in lifetime materials access
  • Free downloadable course guide
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Everything else

What else you should know

Study support and platform

  • You get a personal tutor from day one
  • Log in any time from a phone, tablet or laptop
  • Marking is done in 3 to 5 working days
  • Talk to our support team by phone, email or live chat
  • See your progress and next steps on your dashboard
  • Join the learner community forum when you want to chat to others

Funding and finance

  • Pay monthly to spread the cost with no interest
  • Pay in full and save versus monthly
  • No credit checks and no contract. Pause or cancel anytime
  • We can send funding paperwork to your employer if they sponsor you
  • Our enrolment team will talk you through every option
  • 14 day money back guarantee on every enrolment

Accreditation and recognition

  • Awarded by a recognised UK awarding body
  • Regulated by Ofqual, the same standard as college courses
  • Accepted by UK universities, employers and professional bodies
  • You get a certificate when you finish
  • Listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications
  • Independently quality checked through IQA and EQA

How it works

  • Start any time. There are no set term dates or cohorts
  • Study at your own pace around work and family
  • No exams. You complete coursework, a portfolio and assignments
  • Resubmit your work at no extra cost to reach the grade you want
  • Use the optional study planner if you like a bit of structure
  • How long you study is entirely up to you. Most learners spend a few hours each week, but you can do more or less based on your own pace
What learners say

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Real feedback from learners studying with Lift College.

The flexibility was a game changer for me. I studied around my shifts and my tutor was incredibly supportive throughout.
Sarah M. · Manchester
Access to HE Diploma
I was nervous about going back to study after 15 years, but the platform is so easy to use and the feedback I got on assignments was genuinely useful.
James P. · Birmingham
A Level Biology
Got into my first-choice university with a place on a Nursing BSc. The Access to HE Diploma gave me exactly what I needed.
Aisha K. · London
Access to HE Diploma (Nursing)
Good value and well structured. I appreciated that I could resubmit work without extra cost, really helped me improve.
David R. · Leeds
CMI Level 5
Customer service was excellent. Any time I had a question it was answered within hours. Highly recommend.
Emma L. · Glasgow
GCSE English
I needed a qualification that actually meant something to employers. Ofqual regulation was the deciding factor, and it delivered.
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