The objective of the qualification is to introduce adult care leadership and management and to prepare learners to progress into further/higher level training such as the Highfield Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Adult Care.

The qualification covers the essential knowledge required in adult care and support, as well as management. Those learners who enter the sector from graduate entry programmes must also achieve the same level of preparedness to work as a social care manager. Those learners who have no direct experience of care and support will require placements or voluntary work alongside the qualification. The qualification aligns with the Management Induction Standards and provides the learner with the knowledge and understanding to be able to move into a management role.

This qualification is suitable for those learners who are either:

working at a level 3 and aspire to progress into management.
working as Managers (new in post), who wish to use this qualification to support with the Manager Induction Standards

Career progression is a key element in retaining and growing a high-quality workforce for the adult social care sector in England. Progression into management roles is particularly important and workers with excellent care and support skills at level 3 may be unprepared for the very different knowledge and skills required as a manager. Therefore, this qualification has been developed as a direct route from the level 3 into level 5 management qualifications.

Topics covered include:

Leadership and Management in Adult Care
Team Leadership in Adult Care
Governance in Adult Care and more

Please see Qualification Specification for the full list of topics.