Diploma
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
Step up your skills and lead with confidence.
Build advanced skills in care, develop your team, and take on a leadership role.
Qualification level
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
Duration
10 months
Accreditation
City and Guilds Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
(Nationally recognised)
Overview
The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is for learners in team leader or senior care roles. It helps you build the skills and confidence to lead teams, support others, and deliver high-quality care.
The programme is delivered one-to-one remotely in your workplace across England. Your dedicated tutor will meet with you monthly to guide your learning and review your progress with you and your manager.
Why choose this diploma?
- Learn in your workplace with personalised support
- Develop advanced care and leadership skills
- Designed for working care professionals who want to progress into leadership roles
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
What you’ll learn - Core units
- Partnership working
- Communication skills
- Personal development
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Person-centred assessment
- Support planning
- Personalisation
- Professional practice
- Safeguarding Children and Young Adults
- Understand safeguarding and protection in health and social care settings
- Data Protection
- Health and safety
Optional units A - pick what fits your role
The optional units available in group A are designed to add flexibility to the real working context of your role.
These consist entirely of knowledge units such as:
- Understanding sensory loss
- Understanding dementia
- Professional management and leadership
- Understanding public funding
(There are other units available to select from)
Optional units B - pick what fits your role
The optional units available in group B are designed to add flexibility to the real working context of your role.
These consist of performance-based units such as:
- Providing support
- Working with families
- Providing information
- Developing plans
- Assessing needs of carers and families
- Facilitating change and development
(There are other units available to select from)
Who is this course for?
- Team leaders or senior care staff
- Staff who want to develop leadership skills in adult care
- Existing employees aiming for professional advancement
- Learners seeking a Level 4 nationally recognised qualification
Eligibility
You may be eligible for the Level 4 diploma if you:
- Are aged 19 or over
- Work in an adult care role
- Have indefinite leave to remain in the UK
- Want to gain a professional qualification while working
Diplomas are funded through a government Advanced Learner Loan, provided by the Student Loans Company.
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FAQs
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View allDiplomas are funded through a government Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company.
An Advanced Learner Loan allows you to study now and pay later.
- No upfront course fees
- Repayments start only if you earn over £25,000 per year
- Payments are based on your income
- Learn in your workplace – no attendance
- Flexible one-to-one support
- Access to student discounts with an NUS card
You will earn the City & Guilds Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, a nationally recognised work-based qualification.
Yes, it’s designed for working learners and delivered flexibly around your schedule.
You’ll gain leadership skills, improve team performance, and be recognised as a senior care professional.
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