Team Leader - Care

£25,000 - £35,000 · Career outcome for graduates of the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

A team leader in care supervises a team of care workers, ensuring they provide high-quality care to service users.

Key responsibilities include staff supervision, care planning, and quality monitoring.

The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management can support team leaders in developing their leadership and management skills.

With experience, progression to more senior roles, such as care manager or deputy care home manager, is possible.

Entry route

Typically requires a Level 3 qualification in health and social care and significant care experience.

How the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management maps to this role

The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a UK-regulated qualification at RQF Level 5, awarded by OTHM. For someone targeting Team Leader - Care roles, it provides the formal recognition employers expect plus the applied skills the role demands — delivered 100% online while you continue working.

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