The Highfield Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) (England) is the current Ofqual-accredited qualification for CQC Registered Managers and is recognised by Skills For Care as the qualification for Leaders and Managers of care and support services for adults that are regulated and inspected by the CQC in England. 

The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) (England) covers all the knowledge and skills requirements of managers in various care settings regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), whether health care or social care, according to the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.  

Key facts about this recognised qualification 

Name of Qualification: Highfield Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) (England) 

Regulator: Ofqual 

Qualification number: 610/1880/6

Learning aim reference: 61018806

Credit value: 95

Assessment method: Portfolio of evidence

Guided learning hours (GLH): 607

Total qualification time (TQT): 950 hours 

Qualification structure and Rules of Combination (ROC) 

To complete the Highfield Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) (England), learners must achieve a minimum of 95 credits.

The following rule of combination must be followed, learners:
• must complete all units contained within the mandatory group totalling 80 credits
• may complete a maximum of 5 credits from optional group A
• must complete a minimum of 10 credits from optional group B 

The 21 Mandatory Units cover 80 credits and include:

1. The Principles of Leadership and Management in Adult Social Care
2. Team Leadership for Leaders of Adult Social Care Services
3. The Principles of Governance and Regulatory Processes for Adult Social Care
4. Decision Making for Leaders of Adult Social Care Services
5. The Principles of Business and Resource Management for Leaders of Adult Social Care
6. Leading Team Learning and Development in Adult Social Care
7. Professional Supervision of Others in Adult Social Care
8. Leading the Implementation of Safeguarding in Adult Social Care
9. The Principles of Mental Capacity, Consent and Restrictive Practices for Leaders of Adult Social Care Services
10. Professional Relationships and Partnership Working for Leaders of Adult Social Care Services
11. Managing Comments and Complaints in Adult Social Care
12. Leading the Vision and Future Direction of Adult Social Care Services
13. Leading Continuous Improvement and Innovation in Adult Social Care
14. Effective Communication for Leaders of Adult Social Care Services
15. Information Management for Leaders of Adult Social Care Services
16. Leading Person-Centred, Outcomes-Based Practice in Adult Social Care
17. Promoting Individuals' Health and Wellbeing for Leaders of Adult Social Care Services
18. Leading the Promotion of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Adult Social Care
19. Leading Health and Safety in Adult Social Care
20. Continuous Development for Leaders of Adult Social Care
21. Promoting Personal Wellbeing 

This qualification also has a wide selection of optional units for the learner to choose from. 

These optional units cover 15 Credits, and can include, where appropriate: 

30 - Understand the factors affecting older people 

Unit 35: Manage domiciliary services 

Unit 37: Lead and manage group living for adults 

Unit 45: Manage induction in health and social care settings 

And more

What Fees cover - Everything

Fees cover all learning resources, premium learner support, assessments and feedback, and awarding body certification on completion.

Full Description of the qualification

You must live and work in England to do study for this qualification.

This accredited qualification is awarded by Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC). 

The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) (England) to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to manage, practise and lead others in adult care provision, in all care settings. 

Learners undertaking the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) (England) will acquire and use skills of leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection through work-based learning opportunities.

The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) (England) is most suitable for those working in a managerial role in adult care settings who are looking to progress their career. It is also appropriate for managers who have not yet achieved a vocational qualification at Level 5. 

Completing the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) enables the manager to: 

• Confirm occupational competence and "licence to practice" as Registered Manager. 
• Confirm competence in an occupational role to the Registered Manager standards as required

The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) (England) is the most up-to-date nationally recognised qualification for CQC Registered Managers, and is based on the Health and Social Care National Occupational Standards (NOS), the Skills for Care Management Induction Standards (MIS), and the review of the old qualification following the pandemic. 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 (RQF) (England) 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.  

Usual job roles within care services for those working towards this qualification include:

• Directors 
• Nominated persons 
• Managers 
• Deputy managers, and Assistant managers  

And all those aspiring to those job roles or similar roles 

Learning and Learner Support: 

Learners receive support with  the learner fully in charge of their own timetable. 

Learning Support includes tutorial support and coaching delivered via 35 bite-sized courses to support the learning. 

Learning Support includes: 

• Online learning materials 
• Tutorials and recordings 
• Email support from tutor, 
• Community and Peer support 
• and other learning resources as required.

Assessments

The learner has access to our e-Portfolio for assessments and assignments. 

Your trainer/assessor will assist you in producing a portfolio of evidence that provides evidence of your knowledge and performance. 

Assessments are flexible and involve a variety of assessment methods to be chosen and used according to the learner's circumstances including: 

• written questions, 
• oral questioning, 
• professional discussions, 
• products of work-based performance,  
• case studies evidence, 
• personal statements 
• reflective accounts 
• witness testimony, 
• and more. 

How long does it take – Duration of the course 

Flexible. Learners can complete the qualification as fast as they want, however learners must be aware that all assessments must be completed to the required Level 5 standard. 

This is a large qualification. There are at least 26 units to complete, requiring about 950 hours. 

For managers in a busy job, this qualification can be completed in 24 months, if the learner spends on average about 1.5 hours daily on studying their learning resources, conducting practical work-based activities to boost their skills, and completing assignments and assessments.  

Learners should decide their duration based on how much time daily they intend to commit to their studies. 

Some learners want to complete quicker than 24 months, and they can calculate how much time they need to dedicate, based on the above. 

For example, if a learner chooses to complete in 12 months which is 52 weeks, then they should expect to study about 3 hours everyday, to complete their learning, practical work-based skills, and complete assessments.

If a learner has not completed the qualification within their chosen duration,  extensions are available, subject to terms and conditions. 

What certificates do you get when you complete your course? 

On full completion of this qualification, the learner will receive the full Highfield Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) (England), issued by Highfield Qualifications (Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance - HABC). 

Awarding Body Certificates are provided in two forms, hard-copy originals, and digital PQF originals. There is no additional fee for certificates.

Career Path following completion 

Completing this qualification makes you fully qualified to manage a care facility, or health facility for adults or children. It makes you eligible for Registered Manager status with the CQC. 

Successful learners can also become Assessors and Tutors for delivering and assessing Health and Social Care qualifications.

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