Leader in Adult Care Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship
Course Overview
Leader in Adult Care Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship
The Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Higher Apprenticeship equips you with the expertise to lead and inspire in adult health and social care settings. Focusing on making a positive impact for individuals with various challenges, you will develop skills in team leadership, values-based care cultures and business management.
This qualification prepares you for roles where you can drive improvements and implement effective care practices.
During the apprenticeship, you will cover:
Safeguarding and protection
Managing care services and change programmes
Supporting development and partnership working
Quality systems and improvement
Developing policies and best practices
Promoting best practice in care management
Leading care teams and organisational change
Located at: Off Site
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Course length: 18 Months
Course Code: AHEA5372500
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
There is no cost to being an apprentice. All costs associated with your apprenticeship, including the cost of training and your salary, will be paid by your employer.
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.
Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 23 August 2025.
