If you work in the adult social care sector and are in a management role - or aspire to progress to becoming a manager - this qualification will give you the skills and knowledge needed for leading and managing a service.
You will gain knowledge and understanding of managing and improving care and support for those accessing the service, supporting and developing the workforce, and driving vision for the service or organisation you work for.
*Employers can apply through the Work Force Development Fund at Skills for Care for £1,500 contribution towards the cost of the fees. For further information on this, please contact Amanda Lawton: lawtona@wolvcoll.ac.uk
To access the course you are required to have:
Ideally hold a Level 3 qualification in an health and social care-related subject
A supervisory/management role within adult care sector
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
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
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
Successful completion of the course will enable you to progress to being a:
The course offers a blended approach to learning with a combination of 'in college' days throughout the year, along with access to a virtual learning platform and visits to your workplace by tutors.
01/09/2025
2 years
£4110*
Part-time - Blended Learning
