Entry Requirements:

To access the course you are required to have:

• English and maths at Level 2 (or able to demonstrate working at this level)
• Ideally hold a Level 3 qualification in an health and social care-related subject
• A supervisory/management role within adult care sector

What will I learn?

During the course you will gain knowledge of:

• Leadership and management

• Governance and regulatory processes

• Quality assurance

• Safeguarding, protection and risk

• Communication, relationships and partnership working

• Person-centred practice for positive outcomes

• Professional development, supervision and performance management

• Decision-making skills

• Entrepreneurial skills and innovation

• Management of specific services

What skills will I gain?

Throughout the course you will gain knowledge and understanding of:

• Health, safety and environmental regulations
• Managing information and data
• Principles of good scientific and clinical practice
• Checking and testing information
• Supporting points with evidence
• Self-directed study
• Analysing and synthesising information/materials
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Working collaboratively
• Reflecting upon learning and identifying improvements
• Presenting information in written and verbal formats

How will I be assessed?

Throughout the course you will be assessed in the following ways:

• Interpretation of knowledge from direct observation of practice in the workplace

• Witness evidence

• Professional discussion

• Reflection on own practice in real work situations

• Written assignments

• Portfolio of evidence

• Scenario or case study

• Oral questioning

What can I do next?

Successful completion of the course will enable you to progress to being a:

• Manager
• Deputy manager
• Assistant manager
• Care broker
• Case manager