Diploma in Health And Social Care at CPD Accredited Level 5

Senior care roles across the UK increasingly require staff who can lead safeguarding practice, manage medication safely, and support colleagues with confidence, as care organisations look to strengthen leadership capability at every level.

The Diploma in Health And Social Care at CPD Level 5 builds the advanced knowledge needed to step confidently into supervisory and senior care responsibilities. Suitable for experienced care workers ready to progress and for existing supervisors strengthening their leadership capability, this CPD diploma develops expertise applicable across domiciliary, residential, and community care settings. Relevant roles include care team leader, domiciliary care supervisor, adult care coordinator, and mental health support worker, with salaries typically ranging from £18,000 to £29,000 per year.

The curriculum covers safeguarding vulnerable adults, domiciliary and adult care leadership, medication management and safe administration, and mental health and infection control measures. Two free bonus courses are also included: Safeguarding Adults Awareness and Infection Prevention and Control.

Enrol today and build the professional confidence and leadership knowledge to take your next step into senior care practice.

Key Highlights

• Fully online and self-paced learning with 12 months’ access
• CPD-accredited for recognised professional development
• Covers adult care, safeguarding, medication, and mental health
• Develops practical skills for real-world health and social care challenges
• Includes multiple-choice exam with instant results and free retakes
• Digital certificate available, optional printed certificate for GBP 24.99
• Comprehensive learner support from UK-based experts

Exclusive Bonus Learning Materials (For Free) – Limited Time Offer!

Your learning comes with more than just one course. Enrol today and unlock CPD-accredited gift courses at no extra cost, giving you even more opportunities to build your knowledge, strengthen practical skills and get greater value from your learning journey.

• Course 01: Safeguarding Adults Awareness
• Course 02: Infection Prevention and Control

All bonus courses are 100% free with your enrolment.

What You’ll Learn

• Develop confident decision-making in health and social care settings
• Apply best practices for safeguarding vulnerable adults effectively
• Strengthen leadership skills in domiciliary and adult care scenarios
• Understand medication management and safe administration procedures
• Improve communication and information-sharing with care teams
• Manage health and safety risks with practical knowledge
• Enhance capability in mental health and infection control measures
• Respond ethically to disclosures and reporting concerns professionally

WHY STUDY WITH Learnera

Learn Era is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime.

CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK

• Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
• 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
• Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION

This Diploma in Health And Social Care at CPD Accredited Level 5 is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills

• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for GBP 24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

Your progress in this Diploma in Health And Social Care at CPD Accredited Level 5 is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion.

Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for GBP 24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement.

This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

• Practising health and social care workers seeking skill enhancement
• Experienced carers aiming to deepen safeguarding and medication knowledge
• Team leaders developing leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Professionals working in domiciliary and adult nursing care settings
• Individuals responsible for health, safety, and infection control
• Learners pursuing flexible CPD-accredited development in care sectors

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRESSION

• Care Team Leader: GBP 22,000 to GBP 28,000 per year
• Domiciliary Care Supervisor: GBP 20,000 to GBP 26,000 per year
• Adult Care Coordinator: GBP 21,000 to GBP 27,000 per year
• Mental Health Support Worker: GBP 19,000 to GBP 24,000 per year
• Medication Management Assistant: GBP 18,000 to GBP 23,000 per year
• Safeguarding Officer (Non-regulated): GBP 23,000 to GBP 29,000 per year

KEY SKILLS YOU’LL GAIN

• Confident application of safeguarding principles and practices
• Effective communication and information-sharing in care teams
• Practical knowledge of medication administration and safety
• Competence in managing health, safety, and infection control
• Enhanced understanding of mental health care needs
• Leadership and ethical decision-making in adult care contexts
• Ability to respond appropriately to disclosures and concerns
• Skills in mobility, pain, and rest management for patient care

Enrol today to develop practical skills and build confidence in health and social care with the Diploma in Health And Social Care at CPD Accredited Level 5, designed to strengthen your knowledge and real-world understanding.