Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care

Course Overview

Dynamic Training is proud to offer the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, an advanced and comprehensive programme designed for experienced professionals in the adult care sector. This qualification is ideal for those in mentoring, supervisory, or managerial roles who are looking to further develop their expertise, leadership, and management skills.

The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care focuses on developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to lead and inspire care teams, manage complex care needs, and ensure high standards of care and compliance. Learners will be equipped to guide and mentor others, promote a values-based culture, and lead in areas such as care needs assessment, enablement, and the use of assistive technology.
This programme is suitable for a range of senior roles including Senior Care Workers, Team Leaders, Deputy Managers, Supervisors, Care Providers, and aspiring Care Managers. It is also relevant to those seeking to progress to senior leadership and management positions within adult care settings, such as community care officers, physiotherapy assistants, and re-ablement support workers.

At Dynamic Training, we are committed to supporting our learners throughout their journey, ensuring that each individual has access to a fully inclusive and accessible learning experience. Our approach is underpinned by our core values of integrity, transparency, accountability, teamwork, and inclusivity.

Course Content

Delivery Model

12-month programme duration
4 hours of virtual classroom learning per month for 8 months (delivered via MS Teams)
Independent study to complete assignments
Direct observation in the workplace to gather holistic evidence of skills
Tailored support from a dedicated skills and development coach

What Will Participants Learn?

The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is structured around 11 mandatory units and a wide range of optional units, allowing learners to tailor their qualification to their specific role and workplace context.

Unit Number	Unit Title	Level	Credit	Guided Learning Hours
1	Advanced Communication Skills in Adult Care	4	4	27
2	Personal and Professional Development in Care Settings	4	4	26
3	Equality and Diversity in Care Settings	4	3	21
4	Understand Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings	3	2	18
5	Person-centred Assessment and Planning to Improve Individual Outcomes	4	5	41
6	Understanding Personalisation in Care and Support Services	4	4	33
7	Health and Safety in Care Settings	4	3	21
8	Professional Practice in Adult Care	4	3	20
9	Develop, Maintain and Use Records and Reports	4	3	23
10	Partnership Working in Care Settings	4	4	26
11	Safeguard Children and Young People Who Are Present in Care Settings	4	2	14

Unit Number	Unit Title	Level	Credit	Guided Learning Hours
12	Understanding the Process and Experience of Dementia	3	3	22
13	Understanding the Role of Communication and Interactions with Individuals Who Have Dementia	3	3	26
14	Awareness of Diabetes	3	6	46
15	Understand Parkinson’s for Care Staff	3	2	14
16	Understanding Public Funding for Individual Adult Care Needs	4	4	30
17	Understand Supporting Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions	3	3	28
18	Understanding Sensory Loss	3	3	21
19	Understanding the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury on Individuals	3	3	28
20	Understanding Stroke Care Management	3	4	36
21	Understand the Mental Capacity Act 2005	4	4	30
22	Understand Mental Wellbeing and Mental Health Promotion	3	3	20
23	Understand Mental Ill Health	3	3	16
24	Understanding Professional Supervision	4	3	22
26	Understanding How to Manage a Team	4	5	39
27	Understanding Professional Management and Leadership in Care Settings	5	6	50

Unit Number	Unit Title	Level	Credit	Guided Learning Hours
28	Supporting Positive Risk-Taking for Individuals	3	4	32
30	Sharing Knowledge and Good Practice	5	4	20
31	Provide Support to Maintain and Develop Skills for Everyday Life	3	4	28
32	Support Community Partnerships in Health and Social Care	4	5	42
34	Supporting Individuals to Access and Manage Direct Payments	4	6	40
35	Working with Families, Carers and Individuals During Times of Crisis	4	7	35
36	Promoting Positive Behaviour	3	6	44
37	Providing Information, Advice and Guidance	4	4	26
38	Developing and Implementing Reablement Plans	4	4	30
39	Mentoring in Adult Care	4	3	21
45	Promoting Access to Healthcare for Individuals with Learning Disabilities	5	7	37
46	Promoting Good Practice in the Support of Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions	5	7	53
48	Facilitating the Development of Effective Group Practice in Care Settings	5	7	42
49	Promoting Awareness of Sensory Loss	5	3	19
50	Supporting Individuals to Access Education, Training or Employment	4	4	31
51	Supporting Individuals with Sensory Loss with Communication	5	5	37
52	Manage Provision to Support Users of Services with Multiple Conditions and/or Disabilities	5	4	38
53	Support Individuals with Issues of Substance Misuse	3	4	24
55	Carry Out Comprehensive Substance Misuse Assessments	3	5	30
56	Testing for Substance Use	3	5	30
57	Support End of Life Care in Adult Care	4	7	48
58	Supporting Individuals During Last Days of Life	3	4	32
59	Facilitate Change in Care Settings	5	5	45
60	Managing Finance in Own Area of Responsibility within Care Settings	4	5	21
61	Manage Quality in Care Settings	5	5	40
62	Prepare for and Support Quality Audits in Care	4	4	17
63	Appraise Employee Performance	4	6	23

Diploma Structure

Total credits required: 70

Mandatory credits: 36
Optional credits: 34 (with at least 55 credits at Level 4 or above)

Awarding Body: Pearsons
Assessment: Practical work, written assignments, and observation of practice
Mode of Delivery: Fully online, with workplace observation

Course Details

Programme cost: £2502 +VAT

*Pricing Per Person

Funding: Commercial

Academic Level: Level 4

Mode Of Delivery: Blended delivery of online workshops (optional), workbooks, e-learning, coaching sessions (MS Teams), and observation in the workplace.

Course Length: 12 Months

Who Is This Accredited Course For?

The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is designed for staff working in senior care roles within the health and social care sector, including:

Senior Care Workers
Team Leaders and Supervisors
Deputy Managers
Care Providers
Aspiring Care Managers
Community Care Officers
Physiotherapy Assistants
Re-ablement Support Workers

This programme is ideal for those who wish to:

Develop advanced technical skills and underpinning knowledge required for senior roles
Lead and mentor care teams, promoting a values-based and inclusive culture
Enhance their professional attitudes and behaviours for career progression
Achieve a nationally recognised Level 4 qualification in adult care
Progress into leadership and management positions within the sector

Entry Requirements

To enrol on the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, learners are expected to have qualifications and/or experience in the health and social care sector equivalent to Level 3.

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Unit 7, Brook Business Centre,
Cowley Mill Road,
Uxbridge,
UB8 2FX

Phone: 020 8607 7850

Email: info@dynamictraining.org.uk

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