Leader in Adult Care Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship
Course Overview
Leader in Adult Care Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship
The Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Higher Apprenticeship equips you with the expertise to lead and inspire in adult health and social care settings. Focusing on making a positive impact for individuals with various challenges, you will develop skills in team leadership, values-based care cultures and business management.
This qualification prepares you for roles where you can drive improvements and implement effective care practices.
During the apprenticeship, you will cover:
Safeguarding and protection
Managing care services and change programmes
Supporting development and partnership working
Quality systems and improvement
Developing policies and best practices
Promoting best practice in care management
Leading care teams and organisational change
Located at: Off Site
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Course length: 18 Months
Course Code: AHEA5372500
Course Fees and Funding
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Course Content
You should be at least 19 years old.
It is also recommended that you hold a Level 3 qualification or above in a related area.
You will need to be working in the role of Deputy Manager or Manager in an appropriate setting.
You must undertake the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) process and provide the result
You will need to find an employer to employ you as an apprentice.
You will need to find an employer willing to employ you as an apprentice. Please see our Apprenticeship vacancies for the latest opportunities. Please be aware, individual employers will set their own entry requirements and selection criteria for their apprenticeship job role.
You will be assessed through practical observations and coursework.
At the end of the course you will be expected to complete an End-point Assessment (EPA) which includes:
Observation of Leadership
Professional discussion
Upon successful completion, you can progress to a wide range of job roles depending on the pathway taken. The following examples provide examples of the opportunities available in either adult or children and young people’s settings.
Manager
Assistant manager
Care Broker
(Please note: the above list is not exhaustive)
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
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The course information on this page was last updated 22 March 2025.
