LEVEL 5

Leader in Adult Care Worker

REQUIREMENTS

  • Apprentices aged 16 to 18 at the start of their training are required to achieve Level 2 Maths and English qualification, or GCSEs C/4 or above to complete their apprenticeship, if they do not already hold suitable equivalent qualifications. For those aged 19+ at the start of their training study can also be funded up to an approved level 2 in English or maths or both, achievement is not mandatory and employers can choose to opt out.
  • Working within a leadership role in an adult social care setting.
  • 24 months on programme and 3-month window for End Point Assessment.
  • Completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
  • ‘Off the job’ training must be provided (418 hours)
  • Support from an employment mentor with monthly reviews.

CONTENT

  • Develop and implement systems to ensure regulatory compliance, manage risk, and maintain service quality, including assessments and care plans.
  • Lead person-centred approaches that promote well-being, active participation, and co-production with staff and individuals who access care.
  • Champion dignity, inclusion, fairness, and cultural awareness, embedding these values into organisational practices.
  • Establish clear communication processes that ensure confidentiality, clarity, and accessibility for diverse audiences.
  • Lead safeguarding and health and safety strategies, embedding a culture of vigilance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
  • Promote professional development through research, reflective practice, supervision, and leadership that fosters innovation, teamwork, and growth.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

  • Workplace and remote tutor meetings
  • Independent research & Written answers.
  • Reflective Accounts.
  • Professional discussion.
  • Observations in the workplace.
  • Witness testimonies completed by mentor and service users.

APPRENTICESHIP ASSESSMENT

  • End Point Assessment will take place in the final 3 months, dependant on learner progress and will consist of:

    1) Professional Discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence.

    2) Observation of Leadership

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