Description
£1,399 £549
- Limited Time Offer
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Monthly instalment plans are available.
Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Credits – 70
TQT – 700
GLH – 514
Recommended Course Duration – Up to 1 year
Option to fast-track in 3 months is available.
Overview
The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is designed for experienced professionals working in adult care settings who are looking to advance into senior or leadership roles. This course equips you with in-depth knowledge, enhanced practical skills, and the confidence to lead and manage care services effectively. Key areas of focus include advanced safeguarding, managing person-centred care, facilitating personal development, and promoting health and well-being. This course is ideal for those aspiring to roles such as care coordinator, senior support worker, or deputy manager. This diploma ensures learners are prepared to handle complex care needs and lead teams with competence and compassion. Upon completion, learners can progress to higher-level management qualifications or take on leadership roles within a variety of adult care environments. The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is a 100% online, Ofqual accredited qualification.
Course Units
To achieve this qualification, you must complete 19 units. The details of these units are as follows;
- Unit 1: Lead communication in adult care settings
- Understand the vital role of communication in adult care and apply effective strategies to meet individual needs, ensuring clarity, respect, and person-centered support.
- Unit 2: Develop, maintain and use records and reports
- Understand the importance of accurate, clear, and confidential record-keeping, and apply effective methods to create and maintain reports that support individual care, legal compliance, and informed decision-making.
- Unit 3: Personal development in adult care settings
- Understand the importance of ongoing learning and self-reflection, and actively engage in personal development to improve skills, knowledge, and practice in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
- Unit 4: Lead inclusive practice in adult care settings
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion by embedding person-centred approaches that respect individual differences and ensure fair, non-discriminatory care for all.
- Unit 5: Lead health and safety in adult care settings
- Ensure a safe environment by promoting and implementing health and safety policies, assessing risks, and supporting staff to follow procedures that protect individuals, colleagues, and oneself.
- Unit 6: Facilitate person centred assessment to support well-being
- Lead assessments that prioritise individual choice, involve the person fully, and identify tailored support to enhance their well-being.
- Unit 7: Facilitate support planning to ensure positive outcomes for individuals and to support well being
- Lead collaborative planning that reflects individual goals, promotes choice, and ensures tailored support to achieve positive outcomes and enhance well-being.
- Unit 8: Professional practice in adult care settings
- Understanding to maintain high standards through ethical behaviour, accountability, and ongoing development to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care.
- Unit 9: Work in partnership in health and social care or children and young people’s settings
- Working in partnership in health and social care involves collaborating with individuals and professionals to provide coordinated, person-centered care.
- Unit 10: Understand personalisation in care and support services
- Understanding personalisation in care means tailoring services to meet the unique needs, preferences, and goals of individuals, promoting choice, control, and independence in their care.
- Unit 11: Understand safeguarding and protection in adult care settings
- Recognise the duty to protect individuals from abuse and harm by identifying risks, reporting concerns, and following safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Unit 12: Safeguard children and young people who are present in the adult care sector
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people by identifying potential risks, following safeguarding protocols, and taking appropriate actions to protect them from harm within adult care settings.
- Unit 13: Undertake research in adult care
- Undertaking research in adult care involves studying practices and needs to enhance care quality, support, and outcomes for adults.
- Unit 14: Support the use of assistive technology
- Assistive technology empowers individuals by enhancing independence, improving quality of life, and enabling safer, more effective care in adult care settings.
- Unit 15: Support individuals to access and use services and facilities
- Supporting individuals to access services means helping them find, understand, and use resources to meet their needs and promote inclusion.
- Unit 16: Support individuals to access and manage direct payments
- Support with direct payments means helping individuals access and manage funds to arrange their own care.
- Unit 17: Specialist areas of care
- Specialist areas of care include dementia care, palliative care, mental health, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and end-of-life care.
- Unit 18: Support the spiritual well-being of individuals
- Supporting spiritual well-being involves respecting beliefs, encouraging reflection, and enabling access to spiritual or religious practices meaningful to the individual.
- Unit 19: Support carers to meet the care needs of individuals
- Understanding and supporting carers involves providing guidance, resources, and emotional support to help them effectively meet the individual’s care needs.
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Entry Requirements
The following are the entry requirements to enrol in this qualification:
- You must be 18 years old and above.
- You must have satisfactory literacy and numeracy skills.
- You must be able to demonstrate an ability to study at a level 5 and above course.
- You should be well-qualified or experienced in your chosen subject.
- You should be able to demonstrate occupational competence.
- You must have a suitable level of digital competency to meet the qualification requirements.
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Average Completion Timeframe
The expected completion time for this course ranges from 12 weeks to 48 weeks, depending on the individual pace of the learner and level of commitment.
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Practical Requirements
This course is assessed through a combination of tutor-marked assignments and practical work, which is evaluated in the real work environemnt. You will need to show your ability to work competently with vulnerable individuals and reflect on your practice.
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Assessment
Assessment for the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is carried out through a mix of tutor-marked written assignments and practical workplace assessments. You will complete a structured portfolio of evidence for each unit, showcasing both theoretical knowledge and practical application of core areas, such as communication, safeguarding, person-centred care, and health and safety. Some units will require additional evidence, such as witness testimonies and workplace observations, to meet the complete assessment criteria. All assessments are internally marked by qualified tutors and externally verified by the awarding body.
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Progression
Upon completion of the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, you can progress into more advanced roles within the adult care sector, such as care manager, senior care worker, or team leader. This qualification provides the knowledge and skills required for supervisory and managerial positions, focusing on leading teams, managing care services, and ensuring the highest standards of care are met. Successful completion of this course enables you to proceed to courses at Level 5. This adult care course will also help you enhance your career profile and can count towards your continuous professional development.
Getting a diploma in Level 4 Diploma Adult Care will enable you to progress to the following courses:
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Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 603/3963/9
Focus Awards is a recognised Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, ensuring all qualifications meet rigorous quality and assessment standards.
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Monthly Instalment
Standard
£549
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Recommended Duration
Up to 12 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
18 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£75
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Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
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Not suitable if
You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.
Fast Track
£610
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Recommended Duration
Up to 12 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
18 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£50
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Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 1-3 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days -
Suitable for
Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback -
Not suitable if
You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.
Flexi
£660
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Recommended Duration
Up to 12 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
30 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£25
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Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 1-3 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days -
Suitable for
Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration. -
Not suitable if
You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.
Standard
£631
- £63.14 /Month
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No. of instalments
10 -
Recommended Duration
Up to 12 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
18 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£75
-
Tutor Support
Unlimited -
Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 3-5 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3.5 working days -
Suitable for
Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking. -
Not suitable if
You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.
Fast Track
£694
- £69.45/Month
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No. of instalments
10 -
Recommended Duration
Up to 12 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
18 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£50
-
Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 1-3 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days -
Suitable for
Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback -
Not suitable if
You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.
Flexi
£758
- £63.14/Month
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No. of instalments
12 -
Recommended Duration
Up to 12 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
30 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£25
-
Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 1-3 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days -
Suitable for
Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration. -
Not suitable if
You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.
Proceed
All prices include course fees, awarding body dues, Ofqual-approved certification and postage of certificate. The final certification you get is the same, regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is designed for staff in a Senior Carer Role or who want to progress to a Junior Manager or Care Manager role. It is also suitable for students who are already working in care in a supervisory capacity or as a senior carer/ support worker.
How quickly will I receive my course material?
You will receive your course material right after getting enrolled in this course at our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
How many credits are required to complete this course?
70 credits are required to complete this course.
Do you offer payment plans for adult care qualifications?
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans.
Can I use this qualification to meet CQC requirements?
Yes, the qualification helps meet the competence requirements set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for senior roles within adult social care services.
Is this a nationally recognised qualification?
Yes, it is regulated by Ofqual and part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
How long does it take to complete the course?
There is no specific time frame for completion. This qualification can be completed in a range of 3 months to 1 year.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, upon successful completion, you will receive a nationally recognised Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care.
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