Care Supervisor

£25,000 - £35,000 · Career outcome for graduates of the Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

A care supervisor's day involves managing care staff and ensuring service users receive high-quality care.

Key responsibilities include staff supervision, care planning, and budget management.

The Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management maps to this role, covering leadership and management skills.

With experience, care supervisors can progress to deputy care home manager roles or specialise in areas like dementia care.

Entry route

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

How the Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management maps to this role

The Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a UK-regulated qualification at RQF Level 5, awarded by OTHM. For someone targeting Care Supervisor 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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