NCFE CACHE Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care

Overview

Through this qualification, you will gain the knowledge, understanding, and skills required when working in lead practitioner roles in adult care provision.

The qualification will enable you to progress into employment in settings such as residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centers, an individual’s own home, or some clinical healthcare settings.

Delivery Methods

Brooks School of Scholars provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners which include blended learning, online learning, distance learning, and In-class learning. The learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience.

Learners are able to:

• Access All course materials, including online modules and written assignments
• Gain Teacher support
• Access BSOS online portal (24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal)
• Acquire Assignments briefing
• Receive Excellent quality of study notes
• Obtain Assignment marking and feedback
• Access Free Online library.
• Gain Fully accredited UK courses
• Receive Dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
• Gain Full support until the completion of the course

Accreditation

NCFE / Cache Ofqual regulated awarding bodies

Duration

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

• 12 Months
• 18 Months

Course Delivery

• Online
• Blended Learning

Do you need to be working to take this qualification?

Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as they will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

Entry Requirements

For this qualification learners will need to be of age 18 or above and have a minimum standard of level 2 functional skills English and Math’s

Module Structure

Learners must achieve a minimum of 70 credits to achieve the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care.

36 credits must be achieved from the mandatory group. Learners must achieve 34 credits from the optional units.

36 credits must be achieved from the   mandatory group.
Unit title	Unit type	Level	Credit
Lead communication in adult care settings	Knowledge/Skills	4	4
Develop, maintain and use records and reports	Knowledge/Skills	4	3
Personal development in adult care settings	Knowledge/Skills	4	4
Lead inclusive practice in adult care settings	Knowledge/Skills	4	3
Lead health and safety in adult care settings	Knowledge/Skills	4	3
Facilitate person-centered assessment to support well-being	Knowledge/Skills	4	2
Facilitate support planning to ensure positive outcomes for individuals and to support well- being	Knowledge/Skills	4	2
Professional practice in adult care settings	Knowledge/Skills	4	3
Working in partnership with others	Knowledge/Skills	4	4
Understand personalisation in care and support services	Knowledge	4	4
Understand safeguarding and protection in adult care settings	Knowledge	4	2
Safeguard children and young people who are present in the adult care sector	Knowledge/Skills	4	2

Achieve 34 credits from the optional units.
Unit title	Unit type	Level	Credit
Advocacy in adult care	Knowledge/Skills	4	5
Co-ordinate the use of assistive living technology	Knowledge/Skills	4	4
Support the development of community partnerships	Knowledge/Skills	4	5
Lead practice to support individuals to access and engage in education, training, or employment (ETE)	Knowledge/Skills	4	4
Lead practice in providing information, advice, and guidance	Knowledge/Skills	4	4
Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005	Knowledge	3	3
Promote nutrition and hydration in adult care settings	Knowledge/Skills	3	4
Develop, implement and review plans	Knowledge/Skills	4	4
Support individuals to access and use services and facilities	Knowledge/Skills	3	4
Support individuals to access and manage direct payments	Knowledge/Skills	4	4
Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services	Knowledge/Skills	3	4
Support the spiritual well-being of individuals	Knowledge/Skills	3	3
Support carers to meet the care needs of individuals	Knowledge/Skills	3	4
Specialist areas of care	Knowledge/Skills	4	5
Undertake research in adult care	Knowledge/Skills	4	8
Promote innovation and change in adult care	Knowledge/Skills	4	3
Manage induction in adult care	Knowledge/Skills	4	3
Lead learning and development in adult care	Knowledge/Skills	4	4
Mentoring in adult social care	Knowledge/Skills	4	4
Partnership working in adult social care	Knowledge/Skills	4	4

Progression

Completion of this qualification could lead to progression to the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) qualification.

The qualification will enable learners to progress into employment in settings such as residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, an individual’s own home or some clinical healthcare settings.

Which type of job roles can learners apply for on completion?

Learners can progress into a number of lead practitioner job roles within the adult care sector, such as:

• Community Care/Support Officer
• Social Care Assessor
• Care Assessment Officer
• Social Services Officer
• Brokerage Worker
• Rehabilitation and Reablement Assistant
• Independence Support Assistant
• Reablement Support Worker/Officer
• Telecare Assistant
• Assistive Technology Co-Ordinator/Officer

What does the qualification cover?

This qualification will support learners to develop specialist knowledge and skills in their area of responsibility and enable learners to promote a values-based culture within their setting.
This qualification can act as a progression route from the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care qualification to the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care qualification.
The qualification also aligns to the Apprenticeship Standard for Lead Practitioner in Adult Care.

Assessment

The qualification will be assessed using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments, or a task.