Level 5 Leader in Adult Care

This qualification, which replaces the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services, is nationally recognised and is based on the Health and Social Care National Occupational Standards (NOS) and the Skills for Care Management Induction Standards (MIS). The NOS, MIS, assessment principles and qualification structure are owned by the Sector Skills Council, Skills for Care.

The aim of the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is to guide and assess the knowledge and skills relating to leadership and management within adult care. Learners undertaking this qualification will be working in a managerial role in a variety of adult care settings. As learners engage with the units of this qualification, they will learn more about how to develop leadership and management skills.

As a leader in adult care, the learner will become an important role model for others, inspiring staff and raising aspirations. Learners will be able to respond to drivers in adult care through strong leadership, values base, innovation, and business insight.

We sincerely hope that learners will enjoy their study of the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, and find that they are able to reflect on their own practice, implement changes that improve experiences and outcomes for individuals, and lead others within adult care services