Adult Care Apprenticeships
Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Apprenticeship
Develop confident senior care leaders in your organisation.
The Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Apprenticeship supports care professionals to strengthen their leadership capabilities, manage services effectively and deliver high-quality, person-centred care
A quick glance at this programme
The Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Apprenticeship is designed for experienced care professionals responsible for leading services and teams.
It is ideal for:
- Care managers
- Registered managers
- Service managers
- Senior leaders within care organisations
Duration
18 months
Suitable for
Registered, deputy, or assistant managers and senior care leaders responsible for service delivery.
Qualification
- Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Apprenticeship Standard
- City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Adult Care
Learners develop skills in:
- Leading and managing care teams
- Strategic planning and service improvement
- Safeguarding and duty of care
- Quality assurance and compliance
- Developing and supporting staff wellbeing and performance
Develop a skilled adult care workforce
Benefits for your organisation
This programme helps care providers develop senior leaders who can drive operational excellence, improve service quality, and support staff growth.
Stronger leadership across your services
Develop senior staff with the skills to lead teams, manage resources and maintain high standards of quality and compliance.
Improved care quality and service delivery
Develop leaders who can improve ways of working, deliver high-quality, person-centred care and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
Better staff engagement and retention
Create clear career progression opportunities and invest in leadership development to support employee engagement, motivation and retention.
Funded training for your organisation
Government funding can help towards the cost of apprenticeship training. We’ll help you understand the funding available to your organisation and guide you through the process.
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The impact of care leadership
Strong leadership plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
The Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Apprenticeship supports managers to develop the strategic thinking, leadership skills and professional confidence needed to lead effective teams and drive improvements in service quality.
Of employers say apprenticeships improve staff retention
Employer satisfaction with t2 group
Of employers report that apprenticeships increase productivity
How the programme works
Each learner is supported by a dedicated Health and Social Care tutor, who provides guidance, mentoring and leadership development throughout the programme.
Support includes:
- Monthly one-to-one coaching sessions
- Online workshops covering leadership, operational management, and service improvement
- Workplace observations to assess competence
- Support building a portfolio of evidence
Learners apply their skills directly in the workplace, leading teams, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance and improving care outcomes.
Explore our Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Apprenticeship
Need more information? Download our course information leaflet for an overview of the programme, what it covers and how it can support your workforce.
Funding your apprenticeship
Our team will guide you through the apprenticeship funding process, from checking eligibility to enrolling your employees.
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