Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)

Overview

The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) is aimed at learners working in a variety of senior adult care roles within, but not limited to, residential care, domiciliary care, or day centres.

Those working towards achieving a Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care will have, and develop further, specialist skills and knowledge in their area of responsibility which enables them to lead in areas such as assessment or enablement. Learners will have responsibility for assessing performance and quality of care delivery. Their team members will look to them for inspiration, and they will provide coaching and mentoring to their colleagues.

Learners could work in a variety of settings in adult social care, including, but not limited to, residential care, domiciliary care, or day centres. The qualification would also be suitable for Lead Personal Assistants who work as part of a Personal Assistant team at a senior level.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification.

Awarding organisations do not set any other entry requirements but training providers or colleges may have their own guidelines.

Progression routes

• Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (RQF)

Age range

This qualification is accredited for learners who are at least 16 years old.

Qualification structure

In order to successfully achieve The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF), learners must complete at least 70 credits made up of

36 mandatory units and

34 credits from the optional units.

Units covered

• Mandatory Units
• Lead communication in adult care settings
• Develop, maintain and use records and reports
• Personal development in adult care settings
• Lead inclusive practice in adult care settings
• Lead health and safety in adult care settings
• Facilitate person-centred assessment to support well-being
• Facilitate support planning to ensure positive outcomes for individuals and to support well- being
• Professional practice in adult care settings
• Work in partnership in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
• Understand personalisation in care and support services
• Understand safeguarding and protection in adult care settings
• Safeguard children and young people who are present in the adult care sector
• Optional Units-
• You have a list of units which support your career choice, and your tutor or one of our advisers will guide you