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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF)

The TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, 610/7004/X, is the qualification Skills for Care lists for registered managers and deputies in England. You study online with a named UK tutor alongside a leadership role in an adult care service, assessed by portfolio with no exams, typically over 18 to 24 months.

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Course facts
QualificationTQUK Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service (RQF)
LevelLevel 5
Awarding bodyTQUK (Training Qualifications UK)
Qualification number610/7004/X
ExamsPortfolio of evidence, no exams
Price£719.99 a year or £79.99 a month when you pay today: pay for 9 months, get 3 free, price fixed for life. Prefer to try it first? Free for 7 days, then £89.99 a month or £917.99 a year.
Typical duration18 to 24 months
Age19 or over
Who it suitsAre a deputy manager, team leader or senior practitioner moving into a registered manager role
How you are assessed£0 today. Nothing is charged until day 8. Cancel any time from your account.
TQUK
Awarded by TQUKTraining Qualifications UK, an Ofqual recognised awarding organisation. Qualification number 610/7004/X.
95credits
Level 5 on the RQF710 guided learning hours. No exams, portfolio of evidence.
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Careers and pay

What care managers are paid

Registered managers, deputies and proprietors of residential, day and domiciliary services are one group in the Office for National Statistics survey. The middle half of the range is shown as well as the median.

median, full time, UK, 2025£42,700Registered manager, deputy manager (residential, day and domiciliary care managers)

SOC 1232 covers managers and proprietors of residential, day and domiciliary services. Skills for Care's pay report does not publish a registered manager figure. Pay by service type and region is in our registered manager salary guide 2026.

median, full time, UK, 2025£29,381Senior care worker

ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional), full time median. Full time employee jobs, UK, median gross annual pay for the April 2025 survey year. Provisional. Medians are ONS's preferred measure. 'x' means ONS suppressed the estimate. Checked 24 September 2026.

SourcesFull 2026 tables, including the National Living Wage rise and Fair Pay Agreement timeline, are in our care worker and care manager pay in 2026.
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Who this is for

This course is for you if

  • Are a deputy manager, team leader or senior practitioner moving into a registered manager role
  • Are a registered manager who needs the Level 5 the provider or CQC inspection asks about
  • Are in a role with leadership and management responsibilities in an adult care service for the whole course
  • Prefer portfolio and observed practice to exams
  • Are 19 or over; Level 2 English and maths recommended
Honest about who it is not for

Think again if

  • You are not yet in a role that includes leading practice or managing others; take the Level 3 diploma first
  • You manage a children's service; that is a different qualification
  • You want a management qualification outside care

Entry requirements

Most learners arrive via the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care.

A leadership role in an adult care service

This is a work based qualification. Learners must be in paid or voluntary employment within an adult care setting, either part time or full time for the duration of the qualification.

  • Paid or voluntary, part time or full time, for the whole course
  • A role that includes leading practice, managing or influencing others and contributing to decisions
  • Observation of your leadership practice by your assessor
  • Your employer's agreement, and an enhanced DBS check
Progression

From care worker to registered manager

Each step is a separate qualification and, in adult care, a separate role.

Looking for the "NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care"? This is its current name: read what changed.

Coming from Level 3 or 4? Do you need Level 4 first?

You do not need a Level 4 adult care diploma before Level 5. If you already hold Level 3 and have supervisory experience, go straight to the Level 5. Our guide to Level 4 health and social care explains when Level 4 still makes sense as a stop for lead practitioners. Holding an older NVQ or QCF certificate? Check what it maps to in our NVQ to RQF equivalence table.

Level 3Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)

Senior care worker. 59 credits, in a care setting.

From £79.99/moLevel 5Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF)

Leading an adult care service. 95 credits, in a leadership role.

From £89.99/mo
What you'll study

21 mandatory units, then your optional units

95 credits: 75 from the 21 mandatory units, plus at least 20 credits from the optional units, chosen with your tutor.

21 mandatory units4 optional units95 credits in total710 guided learning hours
1Leadership and management in adult care (L/650/2668)
3 credits

3 credits, 23 guided learning hours.

2Governance and regulatory processes in adult care (M/650/2669)
5 credits

5 credits, 30 guided learning hours.

3Effective decision making in adult care (Y/650/2670)
3 credits

3 credits, 26 guided learning hours.

4Business and resource management for adult care (A/650/2671)
4 credits

4 credits, 28 guided learning hours.

5Team leadership for adult care (D/650/2672)
3 credits

3 credits, 25 guided learning hours.

6Team learning and development for adult care (F/650/2673)
4 credits

4 credits, 27 guided learning hours.

7Supervising others in adult care (H/650/2674)
4 credits

4 credits, 28 guided learning hours.

8Safeguarding in adult care (J/650/2675)
3 credits

3 credits, 26 guided learning hours.

9Mental capacity for adult care (L/651/9165)
3 credits

3 credits, 24 guided learning hours.

10Partnerships in adult care (M/651/9166)
4 credits

4 credits, 30 guided learning hours.

11Comments and complaints in adult care (R/651/9167)
4 credits

4 credits, 24 guided learning hours.

12Leading the vision in adult care (R/650/2679)
3 credits

3 credits, 20 guided learning hours.

13Continuous improvement in adult care (T/651/9168)
5 credits

5 credits, 29 guided learning hours.

14Effective communication in adult care (D/650/2681)
4 credits

4 credits, 28 guided learning hours.

15Handling information in adult care (F/650/2682)
3 credits

3 credits, 23 guided learning hours.

16Leading person-centred practice in adult care (H/650/2683)
5 credits

5 credits, 31 guided learning hours.

17Health and wellbeing in adult care (J/650/2684)
3 credits

3 credits, 26 guided learning hours.

18Equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights in adult care (Y/651/9169)
3 credits

3 credits, 24 guided learning hours.

19Health and safety in adult care (L/650/2686)
3 credits

3 credits, 24 guided learning hours.

20Continuous development in adult care (M/650/2687)
3 credits

3 credits, 24 guided learning hours.

21Personal wellbeing in adult care (F/651/9170)
3 credits

3 credits, 27 guided learning hours.

22Manage quality in health and social care settings (K/616/4520)
Optional · 5 credits

5 credits, 36 guided learning hours.

23Research to support evidence-based practice in adult care (T/651/9186)
Optional · 5 credits

5 credits, 30 guided learning hours.

24Lead and manage staff appraisal (R/651/9185)
Optional · 5 credits

5 credits, 32 guided learning hours.

25Develop and implement operational plans within own area of responsibility (T/616/4505)
Optional · 5 credits

5 credits, 25 guided learning hours.

Assessment

How is the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care assessed?

There are no exams. This Ofqual regulated TQUK diploma is a portfolio for knowledge, observation of leadership and management practice in the service, and a professional discussion. It is marked internally and quality assured by TQUK. Grading is pass only. You study it alongside a management role.

Portfolio for knowledge; observation of leadership and management practice in the service; professional discussion. Internally marked, externally quality assured by TQUK.

Step 1Learn the unit

Work through the unit online with your named UK tutor.

Step 2Gather evidence in the setting

Observation, witness statements, work products and reflective accounts from your real workplace.

Step 3Submit, get feedback, certify

Marked in 5 to 7 working days. Pass or refer. Resubmit until every criterion is met. Your certificate comes from TQUK.

TQUK
Your certificate

Your certificate comes from TQUK

Training Qualifications UK issues the certificate. Lift College teaches the course and TQUK awards it.

1
Lift College is a TQUK recognised centre

TQUK approves the centre, the tutors who assess you and the way the course is delivered before a single learner is registered.

2
TQUK checks the marking

An external quality assurer from TQUK samples assessed work from Lift College learners. Your result stands because TQUK has agreed it, not just your tutor.

3
TQUK issues and verifies your certificate

Your certificate is printed by TQUK with a unique number. Any employer or university can confirm it is real on TQUK's certificate verification service. TQUK certificate verification

Study support

A named UK tutor from enrolment to your certificate

Your named tutor

The same UK tutor supports you from enrolment through to your certificate.

Marked work

Marked in 5 to 7 working days.

Progress you can see

Your dashboard shows what you have completed and what comes next.

Resubmit at no extra cost

If a unit is referred, you resubmit at no extra cost until every criterion is met.

What Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care costs online

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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) prices at Lift College
Full course with all fees included
Pay today, yearlyBest value3 months free, fixed for life£719.99 a yearthat is £60.00 a month
Pay today, monthly£10 a month less than after a trial£79.99 a month
7-day free trial first£0 today, first payment on day 8£89.99 a monthor £917.99 a year
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How the cost compares

Oxbridge Home Learning charges £2,100 for the course, paid in full or in instalments. With Lift College you can start for £0 today, and a full year is £719.99 when you pay today.

Full Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) course fees (not sale prices), from each provider's own website on 22 October 2026
ProviderCourse feeHow you pay
Lift College Lowest cost to start£719.99for 12 months, paid today, every fee and your TQUK certificate included£0 today on the 7-day free trial. Monthly or yearly, no contract, no credit check, cancel any time
Oxbridge Home Learning£2,100Course fee

Lift College's price includes every fee and your TQUK certificate.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best online Level 5 diploma in leadership and management for adult care?

Look for the qualification Skills for Care lists for registered managers and deputies in England, studied alongside your leadership role and assessed in the service you work in. Lift College's TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (610/7004/X) is that qualification: you study online with a named UK tutor and assessor, with no exams, typically over 18 to 24 months. It costs £89.99 a month or £917.99 a year with all fees included and a 7-day free trial.

What is the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care?

The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is the Ofqual regulated qualification for senior care staff moving into management. Equivalent to foundation degree level, it is the qualification CQC expects registered managers to hold or be working towards. Study is online over 18 to 24 months while working in a care setting.

Do I need Level 5 to be a registered care manager?

This page does not say Level 5 is a legal requirement on its own. It is the Ofqual regulated TQUK diploma Skills for Care lists for registered managers and deputies, and the one providers and CQC inspections ask about. You need a leadership role in an adult care service while you study.

What is Level 5 health and social care equivalent to?

The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care sits at RQF Level 5, the same level as a foundation degree, an HND or the second year of a bachelor's degree. It is the qualification Skills for Care lists for registered managers and deputies in England.

Can I complete the Level 5 diploma while working full time?

Yes. The course is studied online alongside a management role, and the typical study time is 18 to 24 months. You must be in paid or voluntary work in an adult care service, part time or full time, for the whole Ofqual regulated TQUK diploma.

How much does a Level 5 in health and social care cost?

The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care with Lift College is £719.99 a year or £79.99 a month when you pay today: pay for 9 months and get 3 free, with your price fixed for life. Or start for £0 today on the 7-day free trial, then £89.99 a month or £917.99 a year. Every fee is included (named UK tutor, marking, AI Study Support and your TQUK certificate). The typical study time is 18 to 24 months. Every payment has 14-day money back.

What jobs can you do with a Level 5 in health and social care?

Registered manager, deputy manager, service manager and senior practitioner roles in adult care services such as residential, day and domiciliary care. It is the Level 5 diploma Skills for Care lists for registered managers and deputies, and the one providers and CQC inspections ask about.

How long does it take to complete Level 5 health and social care?

The typical study time is 18 to 24 months, studied online alongside a management role in an adult care service. There are no exams; you build a portfolio of evidence, with observation of your practice in the service and a professional discussion.

Not sure if Level 5 Adult Care is right for you?

A UK adviser calls you back within 2 working hours, Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm. No sales script.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 16 October 2026