This qualification is designed to support the development of registered managers of adult social care services.
The course provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to work in adult social care and to have responsibility for leading and managing a service. This will include managing and improving care and support for those accessing the service, supporting and developing the workforce, and driving the vision for their service or organisation.
This course has flexible start dates throughout the year and will take two years to complete.
Attendance at College is not required, as the qualification is delivered within the workplace. You will be assigned a tutor/assessor at the beginning of the course, who will work with you throughout the programme.
The course covers a wide range of topics including:
All units are internally assessed. Methods used could include:
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however, it is recommended that you should have achieved a level 3 qualification or above in a related area.
The total cost of this course is £4,670.
If you are aged 19 or over, you could also choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees enabling you to study now, pay later. Loan eligibility isn’t dependent on income or employment status and there is no credit check. Loan repayments don’t start until you have finished your course and earn over £25,000 per year. For further details, please visit our financial support pages.
There are also a number of payment options including an interest-free payment plan with a monthly direct debit payment.
If your employer is willing to fund your course, we can help you to arrange this.
On completion, learners can progress to a wide range of job roles. The following gives an idea of the opportunities available in adult care settings:
£18k - £26k
£15k - £50k
£18k - £48k
£19k - £30k
£14k - £24k
£13k - £20k
