ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adult Care Leadership)
Talent Learning Centre · ATHE
Build understanding of person-centred care, professional responsibilities and service quality. Use this foundation to develop care practice or prepare for further study.
Confirm the exact partner offer, current fee and available options before enrolment; public provider terms may differ from the catalogue. The Adult Care Leadership designation and workplace competence requirements need confirmation. This academic diploma alone does not establish eligibility for care-manager registration.
For people interested in care services, support work and progression in health and social care.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.
Leading and Managing Health and Social Care
Responsibilities, Values and Behaviours in Health and Social Care
Improvement and Innovation in Health and Social Care
Professional Development and Performance Management in Health and Social Care
Digital Skills for Leaders in Health and Social Care
Leading and Managing Different Adult Social Care Service Models
Care Planning and Assessment in Social Care Settings
Risk Management in Health and Social Care
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Propose an appointment-service improvement for a fictional healthcare organisation, comparing user needs, resources and quality indicators.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Health and social carePerson-centred supportProfessional developmentService quality
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Care worker
Related career
Supports daily living and individual wellbeing.
Starting out
£20,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£25,000
How to get there: Complete employer induction, safeguarding and any care qualification or background checks required for the setting.
How to get there: Needs relevant care-management experience and a suitable leadership qualification; meet registered-manager requirements, including CQC or Ofsted registration in England where applicable.
Help people regain independence in everyday activities.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Complete the relevant approved professional qualification and HCPC registration; additional degree or postgraduate study is required.
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Student Finance England
Tuition fees:To be confirmed
Maintenance:To be confirmed
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
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Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.
To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.
The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.
The current TLC diploma page advertises individual online tutor support, assignment feedback and progression/CV guidance. Confirm adjustments, the exact support package and payment terms for your offer.
Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.