Course Overview
Train Experienced Care Professionals to Lead and Manage Adult Care Services
Leaders in Adult Care play a critical role in shaping care provision, managing teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Apprenticeship is designed for experienced care professionals who are ready to take on senior leadership roles in residential, nursing, domiciliary, and community care settings.
This apprenticeship is ideal for care providers, NHS Trusts, and social care organisations looking to develop highly skilled managers who can drive service improvement and uphold high standards of care.
Why Invest in a Leader in Adult Care Apprentice?
✔ Strengthen Leadership & Compliance – Train senior staff to lead, manage teams, and ensure CQC compliance.
✔ Improve Care Quality & Business Efficiency – Equip managers with the skills to optimise resources and drive improvements.
✔ Reduce Costs – No National Insurance contributions for apprentices under 25, saving your organisation money.
✔ Fully Funded Training – Use your Apprenticeship Levy or access 95% government funding if you’re a non-levy payer.
✔ Real-Time Training Insights – Monitor apprentice progress through our Aptem platform with full employer access.
This programme develops competent care leaders who can manage teams, oversee care delivery, and ensure regulatory compliance. Key learning areas include:
- Leadership & Management in Adult Care – Leading teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
- Governance & Compliance – Ensuring adherence to CQC standards, Safeguarding Adults legislation, and duty of care.
- Financial & Resource Management – Managing budgets, staffing, and operational efficiency.
- Workforce Development & Coaching – Recruiting, training, and mentoring care staff.
- Risk Assessment & Safeguarding – Implementing effective safeguarding and risk management strategies.
- Driving Continuous Improvement – Identifying areas for development and implementing best practices.
Apprentices will also gain Maths and English Level 2 qualifications (if not already achieved).
At Medipro, we provide a blended learning approach that ensures apprentices develop practical leadership skills while applying their knowledge in real-world care environments:
- On-the-Job Training – Apprentices gain hands-on experience managing care services.
- Dedicated Tutor Support – Monthly 1-2-1 coaching and structured progress reviews.
- Blended Learning Model – Online learning, live virtual workshops, and leadership training exercises.
- Employer Access to Aptem – Full visibility of apprentice progress, assessments, and compliance.
- Teesside and Bristol Training Centres – Face-to-face leadership training and development workshops.
Our structured programme ensures apprentices develop real-world leadership expertise while maintaining operational responsibilities.
By the end of the programme and to become a Leader in Adult Care, Apprentices will achieve the following:
Apprentices need to be 16 or over and working in adult care leadership or senior management roles.
We provide full wraparound support to help employers maximise their investment in apprenticeships:
✔ Recruitment Assistance – Helping you find aspiring adult care leaders.
✔ Government Funding Guidance – Accessing 95% funding if you’re a non-levy payer.
✔ No National Insurance Contributions – Employers pay no NI for apprentices under 25 (up to £50,000 salary).
✔ Regular Progress Reviews – Ensuring your apprentice develops in line with care management standards.
✔ Dedicated Safeguarding Support – 24/7 access to our learner safeguarding app for wellbeing support.
