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Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF/NVQ) (ENGLAND)
For Team leaders and senior carers in a supervisory position
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
This qualification will enable learners to demonstrate and develop the skill and knowledge required within a role that is inclusive of autonomy and delegated responsibility or where there may be a need for supervision of others.
The main tasks and responsibilities of the role should include dignity and human rights, communication, safeguarding, health and wellbeing, and professional development.
Course Highlights
Start Date:
Enrolment anytime
Course Length:
12-15 Months
Pricing
Easy Payment Plans, Government Funded Loans & LDSS Funding
Location:
Blended Workplace, Remote Flexible Tutor/Assessor Support
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What's Provided During The Course?
Access skills provide you with lots of specialist resources to help you progress through the programme:
Course task activities based on specific workplace requirements of your job
Workplace observation assessment – This allows you to demonstrate your competency in performing workplace tasks and responsibilities.
Relevant resources including learner access to Quality Compliance Systems at a discounted rate which provides extensive operational policies, procedures, and tool kits to help you provide evidence of your understanding and knowledge and complete the workplace task activities
One-to-one tutorial support provided remotely to you
Webinars and Workshops (both live and recorded) providing relevant tutorial support
Flexible remote access to tutors /assessors, Monday to Friday during office hours
Access to resources and support via our social media channels
Learning portal to view all your activities, access resources and monitor your progression.
What career and progression opportunities are available to learners after completion?
The qualification can be used to support team leaders or senior carers in a supervisory position.
After completion, the next step of progression is the Level 5 Diploma in Adult Social Care or the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
Diploma FAQs
Our Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care takes 12-15 months to complete.
The Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care is specifically designed for care coordinators and senior carers who work in Adult Care. For example, it is ideal for those in supervisory positions in nursing homes, day centres, and some clinical healthcare settings.
A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or the first year of a three-year bachelor’s degree programme.
There are 19 units.
- Course task activities based on specific workplace requirements of your job.
- Relevant resources including learner access to Quality Compliance Systems at a discounted rate which provides extensive operational policies, procedures, and tool kits to help you provide evidence of your understanding and knowledge and complete the workplace task activities.
- One-to-one tutorial support provided remotely to you via webinars and workshops, both live and recorded.
- Workplace observation assessment- this allows you to demonstrate your competency in performing workplace tasks and responsibilities.
- Access to tutors and assessors remotely Monday to Friday during office hours
- Access to a learning portal to view all your activities, resources and monitors your progression.
Yes, there is funding available through an Advanced Learner Loan. The course fee can also be paid using our easy payment plan, get in touch with our Skills Advisors to find out more.
Loan requirements:
- British Passport/ Birth certificate (online)
- EU settlement (Post)
- Outside EU (1/2 lifetime in UK) (Post)
- Job description (with header and logo of company/ responsibilities)
- Not above 3 loans
- Above 19 years old
Learners
Above National Average
Employers Recommend
Increased Skills & Knowledge
Registered Managers Enrolled
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Learner Testimonials About Level 3 Diploma In Adult Care
“Moving into a supervisory role was daunting, especially managing staff who’d been in care longer than me. This course gave me the structure I needed to find my own leadership style.”
“I learned the hard way that being organised is half the battle in care. The diploma gave me tools for balancing paperwork, staff support, and resident needs without burning out.”
“What I liked most was how the course made me reflect. It wasn’t just about ticking boxes — it made me think about dignity, respect, and the way I set the tone for my team.”
“The real value of the course was in how much it encouraged reflection. It pushed me to look beyond tasks and really consider how dignity and respect shape the way I lead my team.”
These are just a few of our learners’ journeys we’ve been a part of.
Diploma Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF/NVQ)
Senior Carers, Carers in a supervisory position
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Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England)
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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
For Registered Care Managers and Deputy Care Managers.
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