Are you an experienced adult care professional ready to take greater responsibility for care delivery, team coordination, quality improvement and person-centred practice?
The City & Guilds Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (4222-34) is an advanced work-based qualification designed for individuals working in senior or specialist adult care roles.
It supports the development of the knowledge, judgement and occupational competence required to contribute effectively to high-quality adult social care services.
The programme is suitable for:
Senior care workers
Senior support workers
Lead practitioners
Care coordinators
Team leaders
Deputy managers
Experienced adult care professionals preparing for greater responsibility
Internationally trained healthcare professionals working within adult care services
Learners should normally be employed in an appropriate adult care role that provides sufficient responsibility and workplace opportunities to demonstrate the required competencies.
The programme will support learners to strengthen their understanding and practice in areas such as:
Advanced person-centred care
Professional communication and partnership working
Safeguarding adults and managing risk
Equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights
Supporting health and wellbeing
Leading and improving care practice
Maintaining quality, safety and accountability
Reflective practice and professional development
Supporting colleagues and contributing to effective teams
Applying legislation, organisational policies and care standards
The qualification may support progression towards senior practitioner, team leader, deputy manager and other advanced adult care positions. Career progression will also depend on the learner’s experience, employer requirements and any additional regulatory requirements attached to a particular role.
LAJ Academy plans to deliver the programme through a flexible combination of:
Live online teaching and professional discussions
Guided workplace learning
Individual assessor support
Evidence and portfolio development
Written assignments and reflective accounts
Professional questioning
Witness testimony and workplace evidence
Direct observation of practice where required
Regular progress reviews and feedback
Assessment will be personalised to the learner’s occupational role while remaining consistent with the requirements of the qualification.
LAJ Academy has recently obtained City & Guilds centre approval.
Approval to deliver the City & Guilds Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (4222-34) is currently pending, with a qualification approval decision anticipated in August 2026.
LAJ Academy is currently accepting expressions of interest and pre-course enquiries. Formal enrolment, assessment and qualification delivery will begin only after written qualification approval has been confirmed by City & Guilds.
Applicants must have access to an appropriate adult care workplace or placement where they can:
Undertake responsibilities relevant to the qualification
Generate authentic workplace evidence
Be observed carrying out relevant care activities
Receive appropriate employer or workplace support
Demonstrate occupational competence over time
LAJ Academy will review each applicant’s role and workplace before confirming eligibility.
Register now to receive further information about:
Eligibility and entry requirements
Course fees and instalment options
Employer involvement
Assessment and observation arrangements
Expected programme duration
Planned August 2026 qualification approval and intake
Register Your Interest – August 2026 Intake
Are you an experienced adult care professional ready to take greater responsibility for care delivery, team coordination, quality improvement and person-centred practice?
The City & Guilds Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (4222-34) is an advanced work-based qualification designed for individuals working in senior or specialist adult care roles.
It supports the development of the knowledge, judgement and occupational competence required to contribute effectively to high-quality adult social care services.
The programme is suitable for:
Senior care workers
Senior support workers
Lead practitioners
Care coordinators
Team leaders
Deputy managers
Experienced adult care professionals preparing for greater responsibility
Internationally trained healthcare professionals working within adult care services
Learners should normally be employed in an appropriate adult care role that provides sufficient responsibility and workplace opportunities to demonstrate the required competencies.
The programme will support learners to strengthen their understanding and practice in areas such as:
Advanced person-centred care
Professional communication and partnership working
Safeguarding adults and managing risk
Equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights
Supporting health and wellbeing
Leading and improving care practice
Maintaining quality, safety and accountability
Reflective practice and professional development
Supporting colleagues and contributing to effective teams
Applying legislation, organisational policies and care standards
The qualification may support progression towards senior practitioner, team leader, deputy manager and other advanced adult care positions. Career progression will also depend on the learner’s experience, employer requirements and any additional regulatory requirements attached to a particular role.
LAJ Academy plans to deliver the programme through a flexible combination of:
Live online teaching and professional discussions
Guided workplace learning
Individual assessor support
Evidence and portfolio development
Written assignments and reflective accounts
Professional questioning
Witness testimony and workplace evidence
Direct observation of practice where required
Regular progress reviews and feedback
Assessment will be personalised to the learner’s occupational role while remaining consistent with the requirements of the qualification.
LAJ Academy has recently obtained City & Guilds centre approval.
Approval to deliver the City & Guilds Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (4222-34) is currently pending, with a qualification approval decision anticipated in August 2026.
LAJ Academy is currently accepting expressions of interest and pre-course enquiries. Formal enrolment, assessment and qualification delivery will begin only after written qualification approval has been confirmed by City & Guilds.
Applicants must have access to an appropriate adult care workplace or placement where they can:
Undertake responsibilities relevant to the qualification
Generate authentic workplace evidence
Be observed carrying out relevant care activities
Receive appropriate employer or workplace support
Demonstrate occupational competence over time
LAJ Academy will review each applicant’s role and workplace before confirming eligibility.
Register now to receive further information about:
Eligibility and entry requirements
Course fees and instalment options
Employer involvement
Assessment and observation arrangements
Expected programme duration
Planned August 2026 qualification approval and intake
Register Your Interest – August 2026 Intake
