Level 4 Care Practice Leader courses bundle

The Level 4 Care Practice Leader courses bundle supports the role category of senior specialist practitioners working in adult care settings, and meets the requirements set out by Skills for Care to develop and confirm the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) of those working in the role.

This intensive online programme comprising 96 courses is fully aligned with five job role categories of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Care Workforce Pathway, as last updated in November 2025, as last updated in November 2025, which include:

new to care role category
care or support worker
enhanced care worker
personal assistant
supervisor or leader role category
Practice leader

Using this one continuous programme avoids the "missing links" found when buying separate courses from different providers and prevents Knowledge Gaps.

Each study phase is aligned with specific Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) job categories.

Summary: ️

Courses in bundle: 96 individual courses

Duration: 10 to 21 months (For each separate course, the learner has 12 months from the release date)️

Type of programme: Skills and Knowledge-based (not a formal qualification)

Progression to formally recognised qualifications: Easy and seamless because each phase aligns with Ofqual-recognised qualification of that job role.

Browse the recognised qualifications (RQF) at

https://www.leaderinadultcare.com/category/qualifications

This comprehensive learning programme is delivered via the following learning bundles:

Care Certificate 16 Standards courses bundle - for core standards
Updated Statutory and Mandatory Training (SMT) bundle - as indicated in the updated December 2025 requirements from Skills For Care and Skills For Health.
Level 2 Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care courses bundle - delivers 20 credits of knowledge
Level 2 Care diploma-aligned courses bundle - delivers skills training for the Adult Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Support Worker, Personal Assistant, on delivering a wide range of front line care support.
Level 3 Adult Care diploma-aligned courses bundle - delivers knowledge and skills training for the Lead Adult Care Worker, Senior Care Assistant, Senior Healthcare Support Worker, Senior Personal Assistant, on a wide range of areas of leading front line delivery of care support.
Team Leading courses bundle for the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker, Team Leader, Supervisor, Senior Care Assistant, Senior Healthcare Support Worker, and Care Coordinator
Administration courses bundle for the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker, Team Leader, Senior Care Assistant, Senior Healthcare Support Worker, and Care Coordinator
Level 4 Adult Care diploma-aligned courses bundle - delivers knowledge and skills training for the Lead Practitioner in Adult Care or Practice Leader

This comprehensive and detailed training programme is delivered via 96 online courses structured over a ten-month period.

See more information about programmes options for the DHSC Care Workforce Pathway on this blog post at

https://www.leaderinadultcare.com/post/mastering-the-dhsc-8-role-pathway-the-new-cqc-compliance-standards

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Month 1 Study Schedule and Contents
Training for DHSC “New to Care” job category - Part 1

Core standards from Care Certificate 16 Standards, and the updated Statutory and Mandatory Training (SMT),
1. Health and Social Care UK National Standards and Codes of Conduct
2. Care certificate Standard 1 - Understand Your Role
3. Care certificate Standard 2 – Your Personal Development
4. Care certificate Standard 3 – Duty of Care
5. Care certificate Standard 4 – Equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights
6. Care certificate Standard 5 – Work in a person-centred way
7. Care certificate Standard 6 – Communication
8. Care certificate Standard 7 – Privacy and dignity
9. Care certificate Standard 8 – Fluids and nutrition
10. Care certificate Standard 9 – Awareness of Mental Health and Dementia
11. Care certificate Standard 10 – Adults Safeguarding
12. Care certificate Standard 11 – Safeguarding Children
13. Care certificate Standard 12 – Basic life support
14. Care certificate Standard 13 – Health and Safety
15. Care certificate Standard 14 – Handling information
16. Care certificate Standard 15 – Infection control
17. Care certificate Standard 16 – Awareness of Learning Disability and Autism
18. Mental Health and Resilience Training
19. Core Skills for health and social care workers
20. Conflict Resolution and dealing with challenging behaviour
21. Moving and Handling (Manual Handling)
22. Fire Safety in health, social and community care settings
Month 2 Study Schedule and Contents
Training for DHSC “New to Care” job category - Part 2

Gain knowledge and understanding for working in Adult Social Care courses bundle
1. Level 2 Adult Care Worker Expected Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
2. Level 2 Introduction to Duty of care in health, social care, and children’s and young people’s settings
3. Level 2 Principles of personal development in adult social care settings
4. Level 2 Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
5. Level 2 Understand how to handle information in social care settings
6. Level 2 Understand the role of the social care worker
7. Level 2 Understand Health and safety in social care settings
8. Level 2 Understand Person-centred approaches in adult social care settings
9. Level 2 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
10. Level 2 Principles of communication in adult social care settings
Month 3 Study Schedule and Contents
Training for DHSC “Care or Support Worker” job category - Part 1

Adult Care Worker skills and competence-based learning aligned to Level 2 Diploma in Care
1. Level 2 Diploma in Care course essentials
2. Level 2 Responsibilities of a care worker
3. Level 2 Personal development in care settings
4. Level 2 Communication in care settings
5. Level 2 Duty of care in care settings
6. Level 2 Equality and inclusion in care settings
7. Level 2 Implement Person-centred approaches in care settings
8. Level 2 Safeguarding and protection in care settings
9. Level 2 Health, safety and wellbeing in care settings
10. Level 2 Handling information in care settings
11. Level 2 Care planning
12. Level 2 Support individuals who are distressed
Month 4 Study Schedule and Contents
Training for DHSC “Care or Support Worker” job category - Part 2

Adult Care Worker competence-based learning based on Level 2 Diploma in Care
1. Level 2 Support individuals to access and use information about services and facilities
2. Level 2 Infection prevention and control
3. Level 2 Move and position individuals in accordance with their care plan
4. Level 2 Support Independence in tasks of daily living
5. Level 2 Awareness of sensory loss
6. Level 2 Introduction to medication types and processes
7. Level 2 Understand the safe administration of medication
8. Level 2 Understand Record-keeping for Medication
Month 5 Study Schedule and Contents
Training for DHSC “Enhanced Care Worker” or "Personal Assistant" job category - Part 1

Lead Adult Care Worker and Senior Care Assistant competence-based courses aligned to Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
1. Level 3 Lead Adult Social Care Worker Standards for Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours
2. Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care essentials course
3. Level 3 Promoting Effective Communication in Care Settings
4. Level 3 Effective Handling of Information in Care Settings
5. Level 3 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Care Settings
6. Level 3 Promoting Personal Wellbeing
7. Level 3 Promoting Person-Centred Practice in Care Settings
8. Level 3 Promoting Choice and Independence in Care Settings
Month 6 Study Schedule and Contents
Training for DHSC “Enhanced Care Worker” or "Personal Assistant" job category - Part 2

Continuing Lead Adult Care Worker and Senior Care Assistant competence-based training based on Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
1. Level 3 Promoting Individuals’ Health and Wellbeing in Care Settings
2. Level 3 Promoting Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Care Settings
3. Level 3 Promoting General Health and Safety in Care Settings
4. Level 3 Promoting Specialised Health and Safety in Care Settings
5. Level 3 Promoting Infection Prevention and Control in Care Settings
6. Level 3 Care Worker Responsibilities and Ways of Working
7. Level 3 The Principles of Duty of Care in Care Settings
8. Level 3 The Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings
Month 7 Study Schedule and Contents
Training for DHSC “Enhanced Care Worker” or "Personal Assistant" job category - Part 3

Continuing Lead Adult Care Worker and Senior Care Assistant competence-based training based on Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
1. Level 3 The Principles of Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practice in Care Settings
2. Level 3 Understand the process and experience of dementia
3. Level 3 Understand Sensory Loss
4. Level 3 Understand Advance Care Planning
5. Level 3 Facilitate person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review
6. Level 3 Support use of medication in social care settings
7. Level 3 Supporting individuals with specific communication needs
8. Level 3 Principles of Assessing vocational skills, knowledge and behaviours (KSBs) in the work environment
Month 8 Study Schedule and Contents
Administrative Training for DHSC “Supervisor or Leader” job category

Knowledge and understanding about Business and Administration, to support the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker for frontline administration and management
1. Level 2 Understand Business
2. Level 2 Principles of personal responsibilities and working in a business environment
3. Level 2 Principles of providing administrative services
4. Level 2 Principles of managing information and producing documents
5. Level 2 Principles of supporting change in a business environment
6. Level 2 Principles of Social Media in a Business
7. Level 3 The organisation’s purpose, structure, and how your skills contribute to activities
8. Level 3 Principles of Managing Stakeholders
9. Level 3 Relevant Business regulation
10. Level 3 Business fundamentals for the administrator
11. Level 3 Business Policies and Processes
12. Level 3 External factors affecting the business
13. Level 3 Business IT
14. Level 3 Business Records and document production
15. Level 3 Business Decision making
16. Level 3 Interpersonal skills in administration
17. Level 3 Business Communications
18. Level 3 Business Quality
19. Level 3 Planning and organising your work
20. Level 3 Project management tools and skills
Month 9 Study Schedule and Contents
Leadership Training for DHSC “Supervisor or Leader” job category

Gain knowledge and understanding for Team Leaders and Supervisors, to support the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker for frontline leadership
1. Level 2 Team Leading Responsibilities
2. Level 2 Managing yourself and providing direction to your team
3. Level 2 Communicating Information and Knowledge in the Workplace
4. Level 2 Principles of Managing and Supporting Team Members
5. Level 3 Leading people
6. Level 3 Managing people
7. Level 3 Building relationships
8. Level 3 Communication
9. Level 3 Operational management
10. Level 3 Finance
11. Level 3 Decision making
12. Level 3 Behaviours of a team leader or supervisor, including Self Awareness and Self Management
13. Level 3 Maintaining continuous professional development
14. Level 4 Understand Organisational Structure, Culture and Values
Month 10 Study Schedule and Contents
Training for DHSC “Practice leader” job category

Learning for more specific areas of practice
1. Understand CQC Regulations and Fundamental Standards for Care Providers in England
2. Level 4 Lead inclusive practice in adult care settings
3. Level 4 Lead health and Safety in adult care settings
4. Level 4 Facilitate positive outcomes for Individuals and to support wellbeing
5. Level 4 Understanding professional supervision practice
6. Level 4 Lead communication in adult care settings
7. Level 4 Develop, maintain and use records and reports
8. Level 4 Recruitment and selection within health and social care settings
9. Level 4 Manage induction in health and social care settings