Level 4 Courses
Higher education level qualifications for supervisory and management roles. Develop strategic leadership skills for senior positions in adult care.
Management Excellence
Level 4 qualifications develop the strategic thinking and management competencies required for senior leadership positions in health and social care.
Strategic Leadership
Develop vision, strategy and long-term planning skills
Financial Management
Master budgeting, cost control and resource allocation
Quality Assurance
Implement and monitor quality systems and standards
Organisational Development
Build effective teams and organisational culture
Ready for Management?
Level 4 qualifications are designed for experienced professionals who are ready to take on significant management responsibilities. These courses require:
Minimum Requirements:
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
- 2-3 years management/supervisory experience
- Current management responsibilities
- Employer support for study activities
Ideal Candidates:
- Care home managers and deputy managers
- Service managers and team leaders
- Senior supervisors with management aspirations
- Experienced professionals seeking advancement
Available Level 4 Qualifications
Both qualifications provide comprehensive management training for senior positions in adult care services.
Highfield Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care
Advanced leadership qualification for those in supervisory or management roles in adult care settings.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Develop strategic leadership skills for care environments
- Master financial management and budgeting in care
- Learn quality assurance and performance management
- Understand regulatory compliance and governance
- Build change management and innovation capabilities
- Develop staff recruitment, development and retention strategies
Key Topics Covered:
- Strategic planning and development
- Financial management and budgeting
- Quality assurance systems
- Staff management and development
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management and governance
Entry Requirements:
- Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience
- Currently in a supervisory or management role
- Minimum 2 years experience in adult care
- Employer support for management activities
Career Progression:
Ideal For:
Highfield Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
Comprehensive management-level diploma for senior practitioners and care home managers.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Master advanced care management principles
- Develop comprehensive leadership and business skills
- Learn advanced safeguarding and protection strategies
- Understand complex care needs assessment and planning
- Build expertise in service improvement and innovation
- Develop strategic thinking and decision-making skills
Key Topics Covered:
- Advanced care management
- Business development and strategy
- Advanced safeguarding practices
- Service design and improvement
- Leadership and organisational development
- Complex care coordination
Entry Requirements:
- Level 3 diploma in care or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years management experience
- Currently managing a care service or team
- Access to comprehensive management activities
Career Progression:
Ideal For:
Advance to Senior Management
Level 4 qualifications provide the strategic skills and knowledge needed for senior management positions in health and social care services.