Who is this qualification for?

The objective of the qualification is to introduce adult care leadership and management and to prepare learners to progress into further/higher level training such as the Highfield Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Adult Care. The qualification covers the essential knowledge required in adult care and support, as well as management. Those learners who enter the sector from graduate entry programmes must also achieve the same level of preparedness to work as a social care manager. Those learners who have no direct experience of care and support will require placements or voluntary work alongside the qualification. The qualification aligns with the Management Induction Standards and provides the learner with the knowledge and understanding to be able to move into a management role. This qualification is suitable for those learners who are either: • working at a level 3 and aspire to progress into management. • Working as Managers (new in post), who wish to use this qualification to support with the Manager Induction Standards

Outcomes

Units include leadership and management, team leadership, governance, regulatory processes, relationship working, outcomes based and person centred practice, professional development, communication and information management, performance management, continuous improvement, safeguarding and protection, health and safety, equality and diversity, risk management, complaints management, managing self for leadership, decision making, entrepreneurial skills and innovation in adult care.