About CourseThis Level 5 diploma has been developed to equip experienced practitioners in adult social care settings with the leadership, management and service-development knowledge and skills they need to take on senio...
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NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care 2022
This course at a glance
After completing students will have:
NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
Competence in leading and managing adult care services
Alignment with Skills for Care leadership standards
Pathway to registered manager and strategic leadership roles
About CourseThis Level 5 diploma has been developed to equip experienced practitioners in adult social care settings with the leadership, management and service-development knowledge and skills they need to take on senio...
Course Requirements
Level 3 qualification in health and social care or equivalent experience
Currently working in or aspiring to a leadership role in adult care
Minimum age 19
Substantial experience in a care setting
Course Description
About Course
This Level 5 diploma has been developed to equip experienced practitioners in adult social care settings with the leadership, management and service-development knowledge and skills they need to take on senior roles. It is aimed at those who are already working in or aspiring to work as registered managers, service managers, deputy managers or in other strategic leadership roles within adult care provision.
The qualification supports the standards set out by the sector-skills body Skills for Care and aligns with the apprenticeship standard for “Leader in Adult Care”.
What Will You Learn?
By completing this qualification, learners will be able to:
1. Lead, manage and improve adult care services, putting the wellbeing and outcomes of individuals at the heart of decision-making.
2. Demonstrate understanding and application of governance, regulatory frameworks and inspection processes relevant to adult social care.
3. Develop and support the workforce: supervise, appraise, develop performance, and foster professional growth.
4. Manage resources (financial, human, physical) effectively within adult care services, ensuring value, sustainability and quality.
5. Champion person-centred, outcome-focused practice, equality, diversity and inclusion in adult care settings.
6. Drive innovation, continuous improvement and change to the service/organisation, enhancing quality and responsiveness to future needs.
7. Work collaboratively with others: build partnerships, relationships and networks across health, social care, voluntary and statutory sectors.
Course Outcomes
After completing students will have:
NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
Competence in leading and managing adult care services
Alignment with Skills for Care leadership standards
Pathway to registered manager and strategic leadership roles
Explore the modules and lessons included in this course.