Leadership for Health & Social Care Diploma Level 5
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead others in adult health and social care provision or in children and young people’s services. It is for existing Managers and/ or Leaders within the Care Sector.
Who is this for?
The Management pathway is suitable for Assistant Managers and Deputy Managers working in day or domiciliary services who are looking to progress their career. It is also appropriate for Managers who have not yet achieved a vocational qualification at this level.
The Residential Services pathway is aimed at those in similar job roles as those taking the Management pathways but the focus is on management and care in residential settings.
The Advanced Practice pathway is geared towards senior practitioners who would like to develop their career but wish to remain active practitioners in the management framework.
What will I study?
The Diploma in Leadership in Health & Social Care has two pathways, Adults;
• Management
• Residential Management
To achieve this qualification learner must achieve 18 units in total from 11 mandatory units and 7 Optional units.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
A Degree in a related discipline.
Which type of Job Roles can you apply for on completion?
Adults Management
Residential Management
What are the entry requirements?
Management or Leadership work experience in care
Level 3/4 Certificate in Health & Social Care/Childcare
Mandatory Entry Requirements
Interview and assessment
Agreement Letter from employer
CV
Job Description
Level 5 Diploma Leadership in Health & Social Care
There are 11 mandatory units:
Leadership and management in adulkt care
Governance and regulatory processes
Communication and information management in care
Relationship and partnership working
Person centred practice for positive outcomes
Professional development, supervision and performance management
Resources management in adult care
Safeguarding, protection and risk
Managing self
Decision making in adult care
Service improvement, entrepreneurship and innovation
How long is the Course?
The course length is 12-18 months.
What is the fee?
For information on course contact us.
