Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care

The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is a nationally recognised qualification designed for experienced care professionals ready to take on greater responsibility. It equips learners with the advanced knowledge and skills needed to manage services, lead teams and provide safe, person-centred support for vulnerable adults.

The programme covers a broad range of essential areas, including safeguarding adults, health and safety, duty of care, inclusive practice, team leadership and person-centred care principles. Learners also develop skills in decision-making, professional practice and continuous improvement, ensuring they can confidently support both staff and service users.

Delivered over 12 months, the diploma blends structured online learning with workplace application and requires a minimum of two face-to-face observations in the learner’s care setting. It is ideal for those working in care homes, domiciliary care, residential care and other adult care services who wish to progress into senior roles.

• Lead Communication
• Records and Reports
• Personal Development
• Inclusive Practice
• Health and Safety
• Person-Centred Care
• Positive Outcomes
• Professional Practice
• Working in Partnership
• Care Personalisation
• Safeguarding Adults
• Safeguarding Children

The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is available to individuals aged 19 and over who are working in adult care settings and supporting vulnerable adults. This includes roles in care homes, residential care homes, domiciliary care, home care services, and wider adult care services.

Learners must be employed in a role that provides the opportunity to demonstrate leadership, decision-making and advanced care practice. To meet the assessment requirements, a minimum of two face-to-face observations will take place on site within the learner’s workplace.

Non-UK nationals with legal employment status are also eligible to enrol. Applicants should be committed to completing the 12-month programme and supported by their employer to participate fully in both online learning and workplace-based assessments.

On successful completion, learners are awarded the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, a nationally recognised qualification that confirms advanced competence in adult social care practice.

The diploma validates that learners have developed the knowledge and skills to lead teams, manage services and uphold high standards of person-centred care. It demonstrates expertise in areas such as safeguarding, health and safety, duty of care and inclusive practice, as well as the ability to support staff development and service improvement.

Widely respected by employers across the adult care sector, this qualification provides a strong pathway into more senior roles and higher-level leadership training.

Enrolling on the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is a straightforward process, designed to support both learners and employers.

Once interest is registered, our team will contact you to confirm eligibility, answer questions and ensure the programme is set up to align with workplace responsibilities. This discussion also explores how the diploma can support leadership development, regulatory compliance and service improvement across adult care settings.

The programme is delivered over 12 months through a blend of online study and workplace application, with a minimum of two face-to-face observations conducted on site. This ensures learners can demonstrate their skills in real practice while receiving structured guidance and support.

From there, enrolment is seamless, and learners can begin building the leadership, safeguarding and person-centred care expertise needed to progress in adult social care.