Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (RFQ) (England)
For Team leaders and senior carers in a supervisory position
Description
This qualification will enable learners to demonstrate and develop the skill and knowledge required within a role that is inclusive of autonomy and delegated responsibility or where there may be a need for supervision of others.
The main tasks and responsibilities of the role should include dignity and human rights, communication, safeguarding, health and wellbeing, and professional development.
- 12 - 15 Months
Additional Resources
We provide you with lots of specialist resources to help you progress through the programme.
- Course task activities based on specific workplace requirements of your job
- Webinars and Workshops (both live and recorded) providing relevant tutorial support
- Access to resources and support via our social media channels
- One-to-one tutorial support provided remotely to you
- Access to tutors and assessors remotely Monday to Friday during office hours
- Access to our learning portal to view all your activities, access resources and monitor your progression
What's Next?
The qualification can be used to support team leaders or senior carers in a supervisory position.
FAQ
Our Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care takes 12-15 months to complete.
The Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care is specifically designed for care coordinators and senior carers who work in Adult Care. For example, it is ideal for those in supervisory positions in nursing homes, day centres, and some clinical healthcare settings.
A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or the first year of a three-year bachelor’s degree programme.
There are 19 units.
- Course task activities based on specific workplace requirements of your job.
- Relevant resources including learner access to Quality Compliance Systems at a discounted rate which provides extensive operational policies, procedures, and tool kits to help you provide evidence of your understanding and knowledge and complete the workplace task activities.
- One-to-one tutorial support provided remotely to you via webinars and workshops, both live and recorded.
- Workplace observation assessment- this allows you to demonstrate your competency in performing workplace tasks and responsibilities.
- Access to tutors and assessors remotely Monday to Friday during office hours
- Access to a learning portal to view all your activities, resources and monitors your progression.
Yes, there is funding available through an Advanced Learner Loan. The course fee can also be paid using our easy payment plan, get in touch with our Skills Advisors to find out more.
Loan requirements:
- British Passport/ Birth certificate (online)
- EU settlement (Post)
- Outside EU (1/2 lifetime in UK) (Post)
- Job description (with header and logo of company/ responsibilities)
- Not above 3 loans
- Above 19 years old

Course Details:
Cost
Easy Payment Plans Available
Start Date
Enrolment Anytime
Course Length
12 – 15 Months
Location
Blended Workplace, Remote Flexible Tutor/Assessor Support