are manager (services for adults) October 2025 Current qualification accepted Required to register: City and Guilds Level?

No, the City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care is not accepted as the sole requirement for registering as a Care Manager (Services for Adults) with the CQC from October 2025 onwards. The regulator requires a Level 5 qualification in health and social care management. While Level 3 demonstrates leadership competence, it does not meet the statutory management standard for registered managers. You must hold or be working towards a Level 5 Diploma, such as the Care Manager Diploma – Fast Track Level 5 Health and Social Care Management (8 Months). This OTHM accredited, OfQual regulated qualification (610/1537/4) satisfies the CQC’s key lines of enquiry regarding manager competence. Relying on Level 3 alone will result in a failed registration application. Upgrade to Level 5 to ensure compliance and secure your role.