Leader in adult care

Level

Higher

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Care services

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Leading the care service and managing teams of carers to look after adults with care needs.

Lead and manage all aspects of a regulated adult care service

Prepare for and support CQC or equivalent regulatory inspections

Set and monitor quality standards through audits, observations, and feedback

Develop the workforce through supervisions, appraisals, and training plans

Manage the service budget and report on financial performance

Build partnerships with commissioners, health professionals, and stakeholders

Lead on safeguarding investigations and ensure duty of candour is upheld

Strategic leadership and how to build and sustain high-performing care teams

Regulatory frameworks including CQC inspection standards and compliance requirements

Business management skills including budgeting, procurement, and commissioning

How to lead cultural change and embed person-centred values across a service

Governance, risk management, and quality assurance in care settings

Workforce development strategies including recruitment, retention, and CPD

Partnership working with health services, local authorities, and the community

Ready to look for a place?

See live Leader in adult care apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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