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Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care Course in Shrewsbury

Cost£3,500.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care Course in Shrewsbury. Classes run at SBC Training, with a blended mix of self-directed online study and face-to-face sessions with your trainer. This is a mandatory CQC requirement for registered managers in health and social care in England, developed with adult care employers and endorsed by Skills for Care. The course covers governance, safeguarding, person-centred practice, resource management, and more. The course typically takes 12 months.

Who this course is for

This qualification is a must for all registered managers, the content of which is current and reflects recent changes in the sector. The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care is a competence-based qualification that has been developed with employers who provide adult care. It is a mandatory qualification requirement by CQC for all managers in the Health and Social Care sector. This qualification is endorsed by Skills for Care and has been approved as meeting the Skills for Care qualification specification for England.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply governance and regulatory processes relevant to adult care settings.
  • You'll manage communication and information effectively across your service.
  • You'll develop relationship and partnership working with individuals, families, and other agencies.
  • You'll lead person-centred practice to achieve positive outcomes for people in your care.
  • You'll oversee professional development, supervision, and performance management of your team.
  • You'll manage safeguarding, protection, and risk within your service.
  • You'll make informed decisions and drive service improvement and innovation.
  • You'll manage resources effectively within your area of responsibility.

How you will learn

Learning combines self-directed study with 10 face-to-face support meetings and 5 virtual meetings with your trainer and assessor. Your employer also contributes a programme of training. This is a competence-based Diploma, so assessment is built around demonstrating your skills and knowledge in your workplace role. Optional units can be tailored to your responsibilities or new subject areas you want to develop.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. SBC Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered Manager: the CQC-required role this qualification directly supports.
  • Service Manager: overseeing day-to-day operations across an adult care service.
  • Domiciliary Care Manager: managing home care services and staff teams.
  • Residential Care Home Manager: leading a residential or nursing home.
  • Supported Living Manager: managing supported living services for adults.
  • Deputy Manager: stepping up to lead a care team in a senior role.

What you could study next

After completing a level 5 leadership and management for adult care qualification, you could move into more specialised study. Options include Level 6 or Level 7 qualifications in health and social care leadership, management, or business administration. A Level 7 qualification in strategic leadership or a master's-level programme may suit those moving into senior or regional management roles within adult social care.

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