Learners must be working, volunteering, or in a practical placement to demonstrate competence in both the knowledge and skills required.
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Boost your career in adult social care with the NCFE CACHE Level 4 Diploma. Gain leadership, safeguarding, and care planning skills while working in real care settings.
Overview
The NCFE CACHE Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is designed for experienced care professionals ready to move into leadership and management roles. You’ll build on your practical knowledge with advanced skills in safeguarding, health and wellbeing, professional development, and team leadership. This Ofqual-regulated qualification supports your progression into senior care positions with real impact on service users’ lives.
This course is ideal for:
Senior care assistants, support workers, or key workers looking to take the next step
Team leaders and supervisors in adult care settings
Experienced carers aiming to move into deputy or managerial roles
Professionals responsible for care planning and staff supervision
You, if you’re ready to deepen your knowledge and lead in the care sector
You must be working or volunteering in a real adult care setting to meet the practical assessment requirements.
Mandatory Units
Work in partnership in health and social care settings
Advanced communication skills
Personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Equality and diversity in health and social care
Facilitate person-centred assessment to support wellbeing
Facilitate support planning to ensure positive outcomes
Understand personalisation in care
Health and wellbeing
Professional practice in health and social care for adults
Safeguarding children and adults who are vulnerable
Optional Units (A selection – options may vary by provider)
Lead and manage a team
Recruitment and selection within health and social care
Appraise staff performance
Support individuals to manage their finances
Provide information, advice or guidance
Understand mental health conditions
Administer medication to individuals
Understand end of life care
The qualification is assessed through various methods, including workplace observations, written assignments, tasks, and a portfolio of evidence.
Learners must be working, volunteering, or in a practical placement to demonstrate competence in both the knowledge and skills required.
Age 18+
Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Experience working in an adult care setting
Must be in a suitable work role for assessment
NCFE CACHE
NCFE CACHE – With over 170 years of heritage, NCFE is one of the UK’s most respected awarding organisations, known for high-quality qualifications in care, education, and vocational skills.
Self-Funding Fee: £1,800 (Pay upfront or in instalments)
Advanced Learner Loan available (no upfront cost; repay only when earning £27,295+)
Employer sponsorship or self-funding options
Speak to us to find the right option for you
This qualification can lead to roles such as:
Senior Care Worker
Team Leader in Adult Care
Deputy Care Manager
Lead Personal Assistant
Adult Care Assessor
You may also progress to the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or other management pathways.
Getting started with London Cactus College is quick, simple, and fully supported. Here’s how it works:
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Explore our range of fully accredited courses and pick the one that matches your goals.
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Complete a quick form, we’ll check your eligibility and guide you through funding options like the Advanced Learner Loan
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Once approved, get instant access to your course materials and start learning at your own pace with expert tutor support.
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Complete the course, pass your assessments, and earn a nationally recognised qualification.
All our courses are fully accredited by NCFE CACHE, VTCT, and more.
Get guidance, feedback, and ongoing support tailored to you throughout your course.
Study anytime, anywhere. Choose online, blended, or self-paced options that suit your lifestyle.
We offer full support with Advanced Learner Loan applications
Study with professionals who bring hands-on experience into every lesson.
From enrolment to employment, we’re with you every step.
Need Help?
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from our learners. Learn more about course details, enrolment, funding, and support, or get in touch if you need further assistance.
Most courses require you to be aged 19 or over and a UK resident for the past 3 years. Many have open entry, so no formal qualifications are needed.
Courses are delivered flexibly: online, blended, or self-paced, so you can learn when and where it suits you.
Yes, many learners use the Advanced Learner Loan, a government-backed option that covers course fees with no upfront cost.
Duration varies by course but generally ranges from 6 months to 1 year. Self-paced learning lets you progress at your own speed.
You will earn a nationally recognised qualification accredited by respected awarding bodies like NCFE CACHE, VTCT, etc.
You’ll get dedicated tutor support, learning resources, and help with funding applications throughout your course.
Yes, we support both individual and bulk staff enrolments, and offer bulk enrolment options to easily upskill your team with flexible learning and dedicated support.
We assist with funding applications, provide individual tutor support for each learner, and offer progress tracking to ensure successful outcomes.
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