TOMORROW'S CARE AWARDS 2026
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN CARE
Aſter a closely contested race and a record number of votes, we’re excited to unveil the products and services you selected as the winners of the Tomorrow’s Care Awards 2026.
FIRST PLACE
Leader in Adult Care Level 5 Apprenticeship by Paragon Skills
Paragon Skills is a specialist, national training provider dedicated to the care sector, delivering apprenticeships that create lasting impact for individuals, employers, and the wider community. With over 20 years of experience and a 4.8* Trustpilot rating, Paragon Skills is recognised for its outstanding learner experience and measurable improvements in care quality, leadership capability, and workforce retention.
The Leader in Adult Care Level 5 Apprenticeship is designed for deputy and registered managers working in adult residential, domiciliary, or community-based care settings. It equips learners with the advanced leadership, management, and regulatory understanding needed to lead effective, person-centred services in line with CQC standards.
The programme focuses on embedding values-based culture, ensuring compliance, managing risk, developing teams, and driving continuous improvement within care organisations. Learners gain vital skills in governance, financial control, and business resilience, preparing them to deliver safe, compassionate, and sustainable care.
Delivered through Paragon Skills’ award-winning blended learning model, the apprenticeship combines one-to- one coaching, sector-expert mentoring, and workplace
TOP FIVE
1. Leader in Adult Care Level 5 Apprenticeship by Paragon Skills
2. Registered Manager Membership by Skills for Care
3. Evondos by Meds on Time
4. IQ:caremanager by Unique IQ
5. EmployAbility by Surrey Choices
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application to maximise impact. Each learner benefits from a dedicated Learning Mentor who supports their professional growth and ensures learning directly enhances day-to-day performance.
Spanning approximately 18 months plus end-point assessment, the programme culminates in the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Adult Care, enabling progression to senior management roles and registration with professional bodies.
For care employers, this apprenticeship develops confident, competent leaders who drive high-quality care, empower teams, and embed sustainable excellence. Paragon Skills’ sector focus, outstanding learner satisfaction, and proven results make this programme a benchmark for leadership development in adult social care.
https://paragonskills.co.uk WHAT THEY SAID:
“We’re absolutely delighted to receive this recognition for our Lead Adult Care Worker Level 5 Apprenticeship. It reflects the dedication of our team, employers and apprentices who work every day to raise standards in adult social care. Our pledge is to deliver an outstanding teaching and learning experience to every learner, every time, and this award highlights the impact of that commitment in developing confident, compassionate leaders for the care sector.”
- James Swaffield, CEO, Paragon Skills
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