Leader in Adult Care Level 5

Qualification

On successful completion, apprentices will achieve the following:

• Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Apprenticeship Standard
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
• Functional Skills Maths and English (if relevant)

Apprenticeship details

Throughout this apprenticeship, apprentices will develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to excel as Lead Adult Care Workers, providing frontline care and leadership to support vulnerable adults.

• Leadership & Responsibility: Manage care teams and maintain professional standards.
• Care Planning: Create, review and adapt person-centred plans.
• Compliance & Safeguarding: Ensure safety, confidentiality and respond to concerns.
• Communication: Overcome barriers, influence others and maintain dignity.
• Health & Safety: Champion wellbeing, infection control and risk management.
• Professional Growth: Mentor colleagues and drive continuous improvement.

What they’ll be able to do

• Lead and deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Guide and support colleagues in best practice.
• Communicate effectively and promote equality and inclusion.
• Manage health, safety and wellbeing for individuals and teams.
• Take initiative and develop your own professional skills.

Delivery

This apprenticeship programme consists of on-the-job and off-the-job training. Apprentices will receive on-the-job training from their employer and complete independent study as part of their off-the-job learning.

The independent study will be recorded in a reflective learning log to capture evidence of their experiences, reflections and achievements.

A Skills Development Tutor will be allocated to every apprentice and will deliver learning and assessment sessions on a regular basis, liaising with their work-based mentor to monitor progress. This gives apprentices the opportunity to do real work, develop work-based skills that employers value and progress in their chosen career.

Entry requirements

Apprentices must hold a minimum of a Level 2 qualification or equivalent in English and maths - They will be required to complete an English and maths assessment prior to enrolling.

Functional Skills is no longer a mandated requirement for apprentices aged 19 or above. However, some programmes may have minimum entry level requirements for English and maths due to the nature of the programme. Apprentices who wish to opt out of Functional Skills must have approval from their employer.

Applicants must have extensive occupational experience and be employed within the Health and Social Care sector.

To work in this industry apprentices will need an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Progression

If apprentices complete the apprenticeship standard with a pass or a distinction, employers can support their apprentices in progressing to higher levels of study. For guidance on next steps, please consult with the Skills Development Coach.