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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
For registered care managers and deputy care managers
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
This qualification allows learners to develop knowledge, understanding and skills related to the leadership and management of practitioners in Residential Childcare.

Course Highlights
Start Date:
Enrolment anytime
Course Length:
12-16 Months
Pricing
Easy Payment Plans, Government Funded Loans
Location:
Blended Workplace, Remote Flexible Tutor/Assessor Support

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What's Provided During The Course?
We 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
Access to tutors and assessors remotely Monday to Friday during office hours
Access to our learning portal to view all your activities, access resources and monitor your progression
Access to resources and support via our social media channels
What career and progression opportunities are available to learners after completion?
The qualification can be used to support registered care managers and deputy care managers working in residential childcare.
Diploma FAQs
Our Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare Care takes 12-16 months to complete.
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is aimed at individuals who work or intend to work in managerial roles within residential childcare.
There are 18 units.
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
Learner Satisfaction Rate
Registered Managers Enrolled
The knowledge and skills gained from the course has also helped me with promotions within my role as what you are learning can be applied to practice.
The knowledge I have gained has helped not only me but our service to provide better quality care for our service users as well as provide more opportunities for our staff to expand their skills.
Thank You so much for everything, I would highly recommend access skills, they really do care and support you throughout.
Communicative. It was a seamless process
All the staff were great, but I cannot complete this review without mentioning Sonia, who was absolutely exceptional throughout my learning journey. Her warm and encouraging nature made me feel completely at ease during assessments, allowing me to perform at my best. She has an incredibly friendly demeanour and is always ready to offer guidance and support whenever needed. Each time I had a question, she took the time to explain concepts clearly and patiently, ensuring that I fully understood everything before moving forward. Her dedication and passion for teaching truly shone through, making the learning experience even more enjoyable.
Sonia’s support was invaluable in boosting my confidence and she is a true asset to Access Skills.
Overall, I had a fantastic experience with Access Skills and would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to advance their career in adult care leadership and management. Thank you, Sonia, for your unwavering support and encouragement!
The tutors were knowledgeable, approachable, and always ready to offer guidance, which made a significant difference in my learning journey. Their constructive feedback and encouragement motivated me to progress confidently and complete the diploma successfully.
Special mention goes to Louise Nguyen, she was always approachable, quick to respond, and went above and beyond to address any concerns or queries I had. Her professionalism and dedication ensured a smooth and stress-free learning experience.
The course content is tailored to equip with the skills and knowledge required to thrive in leadership roles within adult social care.
The webinars which were offered to attend fostered peer interaction and networking.
With Access Skills, I have gained confidence in my work as a carer. The units are clear and self-explanatory, and being in the role makes it easier to relate to the content.
To be honest, I struggled at the beginning, but with constructive feedback from my assessor, I’ve found the units engaging and interesting. I highly recommend Access Skills to anyone looking to progress easily and effortlessly in their care career.
Diploma Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF) (England)
Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)
Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF)
Pricing
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) (England)
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