The purpose of the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and is to develop the knowledge and skills required by managers and leaders within the sector. Achieving the qualification will allow learners to innovate and respond to a changing environment and to meet challenges and opportunities within health and social care.
Qualification
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (England) (RQF)
As the course is online based, students have 12 months access to our online learning platform to study completely at their own pace. Learners will work through written essays using our provided learning materials that can be accessed through our online learning platform. Moreover, there are a number of requirements which must be met via workplace observation. The guided learning hours for this qualification are 586 hours and most students are certified within 6-9 months; however, you do have the full 12 months to complete the course.
Mandatory learning outcomes
All learners who enrol upon this course will need to complete these mandatory units. These units are standard to every learner, regardless of their pathway choice. These units will help the learner:
Use and develop systems that promote communication
Promote professional development
Champion equality, diversity and inclusion
Develop health & safety & risk management policies, procedures and practices in health & social care or children & young people’s settings
Work in partnership in health and social care or children & young people’s settings
Undertake a research project within service for health and social care or children and young people
Pathway choices
When a learner enrols on the course, they will also have to choose a pathway that is most applicable to their working environment. The pathways we offer are:
Pathway B – Children and young people residential
This course is ideal for learners who work with children and young people in a residential environment (such as a care home). This course will teach learners how to manage a team, safeguarding children and young people, and how to assess an individual in a health and social care setting.
Pathway E – Adult residential
This course is ideal for learners who work with adult learners in a residential environment (such as an elderly care home). This course will teach learners how to manage a team, protecting vulnerable adults and managing group living for adults.
Pathway F – Adult non-residential
This course is ideal for learners who work with adults in a non-residential environment (such as a day care service). This course will teach learners how to manage a team, lead active support and develop procedures and practice to respond to concerns and complaints.
Whilst on the course learners will receive the following all-inclusive features:
Support team – You will receive live support throughout the duration of your course. Our amazing Support Team are available around the clock through our support system, just submit a ticket with your query and we will provide a same day response!
Knowledge base – Learners are provided with access to our Knowledge Base system, which is full of useful videos, articles, and documents to assist you throughout the course.
Rapid marking response – Submissions of work aim to be marked within 5 working days to ensure that you progress through your course as efficiently as possible.
No deadlines – We do not impose any deadlines on our courses; you can complete the qualification entirely at your own pace throughout the duration of the course.
Learning resources – All courses have a variety of learning materials, ranging from advice leaflets to PowerPoint presentations. These resources are accessible on our learning platform.
Accredited certification – You will receive your accredited certificate and unit transcript free of charge from our approved awarding body at no extra cost!
Course units – All units and assignments are included within the price and can be accessed at any point during the 12 months access to the learning platform.
Upon completion of the course learners will receive their accredited certification. Focus Awards are the approved awarding body for this qualification. Focus Awards believe in offering the very best service, advice and guidance so that we can support our learners on their journeys to success and achievement.
Who is this course for?
Students looking to work within healthcare settings and job roles, such as:
Adult nurse
Care home manager
Care worker
Children’s nurse
Health service manager
Successful learners can progress to further qualifications within the social care sector or other parts of the sector.
Requirements
The qualification is suitable for learners of 19 years of age and above.
Learners must be in a voluntary or paid role within the sector.
Learners must be able to demonstrate Maths and English at level 2
Learners must have access to a qualified observer. This is someone who holds this qualification or an equivalent or higher.
Career path
This course is ideal for those currently within a healthcare role to demonstrate their managerial skills and workplace competence. This creates new opportunities within the workplace such eligibility for senior roles. This qualification is also a great CPD builder for learners wanting career progression and personal development as they look towards further qualifications within the care sector
Questions and answers
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Eunice asked:
can the fee be paid installmental?
Answer:
Yes, this can be paid via an initial payment of £300, followed by monthly payments of £100.
Hi I'm a pharmacist assistant can I do this course. I have also done a care certificate with 1 to 15 Standards
Answer:
Hi Nomhle, you will need to be within a role in the health and social care sector where you can demonstrate managerial competencies as part of your observations. Thank you.
Hi, you said about enrolment, pupil has to be work in the industry. I don't work in industry however I want to do this course.
Answer:
Hi Khan, you will need a voluntary or paid placement within the health and social care sector where you can demonstrate managerial competencies. This is because you will need to complete observations to complete the qualification. Thank you!
I see that their are some requirements which must be met via workplace observation. That this be done by my lifestyles lead?
Answer:
Hi Matt, there are observation requirements for the course. This can be completed with a qualified observer/expert witness. We recommend that they hold this qualification, higher or an equivalent. For example, a fully qualified nurse or doctor. Thank you!
Hi, are all the units available from the beginning of the course and how many are there to complete.I ask as I would like to complete quickly
Answer:
Hi Steven, all course units are available from the very beginning. The number depends on which pathway you go with, but there are 6 mandatory units and on average 10-12 pathway units!
I have an nvq 4 working with children and young people. Will I have to do the full course ?
Answer:
Hi Sharon, you may be exempt from some units. Once enrolled, you can submit a copy of your previous certificate an unit transcript to our 'RPL' section. Our Tutors will then be able to confirm if you have already covered any aspects of this course.
Hello, it says this requires an observer. However, I do not have any so what is my next step forward?
Answer:
Hi Yasir, you will need to have access to your own observer for this. This is someone who holds this qualification, an equivalent or higher.
For example, they could be a fully qualified nurse, or doctor or hold a degree in Social Work. Thank you!
I need to pick two pathways (children Pathway E – Adult residential and Pathway F – Adult non-residential) because I manage both . What do I do?
Answer:
Hi JB, you can only complete 1 pathway plus your mandatory units. Your mandatory units cover briefly all pathways however we advise you to pick the one you can get the most evidence from. Thank you!
I have a Higher National Diploma in Accounting and I currently work as a Support Worker but i think I should go for the higher course like level 6..
Answer:
Hi Bosede, the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (RQF) is the highest level of this qualification. If you are looking to become a registered manager or have your own care business this would be the course for you.
It is recognised by CQC. Thank you!
My IELTS academy 6.5 ( listening 6,reading 6 ,writing 6, speaking 7.5) is equal to functional skills level2?
Answer:
Hi JIE, you can upload this as evidence. However, if this is not equivalent to a L2 in English we offer initial assessments that you can take to evidence this!
These are totally free and included in the pricing, you can access these once enrolled. Thank you!
Can I do this course if I am not currently working directly in health & social care , I have worked in the sector previously and have a degree ?
Answer:
Hi Mark, as per the course requirements students do need to have an active role within the health and social care sector either voluntary or paid. This is because of the observation elements of the qualification. Thank you!
Can I use this course to register with the Cqc as a domicilary care manager?
Answer:
Hi Ifeoma. Yes, you can apply for the registered manager through CQC with this course. We recommend doing Pathway F for the course which focuses on Non-residential management.
Hello, will I receive Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services certificate
Answer:
Hi Chi, upon completion you will receive the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (RQF) certificate. Thank you!
Can I do this course as a care assistant working in a nursing home
Answer:
Hi Chi, for this qualification you would need to be in a role where you can demonstrate some managerial competencies as part of the observations. Thank you!
I’m a manager of residential sheltered housing for the elderly and vulnerable can I do this course? I don’t work in a care home? So for practical?
Answer:
Hi Rachel, you would need some form of workplace to conduct the observations and you'd need access to a mentor who can sign off to confirm these are completed. The course pathways are: Pathway B – Children and young people residential, Pathway E – Adult residential, and Pathway F – Adult non-residential. So it would depend on whether your job role can fit the requirements of a pathway, or you could always source a voluntary placement.
how much is the course? what is the course duration? Is this course offered online or face-to-face
Answer:
Hi Rita, the cost of the qualification is £499.99 all inclusive! We give you a full 12 months to complete the qualification, we typically see this completed within 6-9 months and our course is completely online. Thank you.
A nurse of 30 years experience Bank nursing right now as Im taking a short break before starting a new role in a few months ,is it all online?
Answer:
Hi Elizabeth. The majority of the course is conducted through our online learning platform, but there are some elements of practical observation that will need to be conducted within your workplace and signed off by your mentor.
I am a trainer with the social care sector. Is my current role ok for the requirements?
Answer:
Hi Matt, as part of the course you will need a role voluntary or paid within the health and social care sector where you can demonstrate managerial competencies to complete the observations. Thank you!
Can you register with CQC as a Registered Manager with this qualification?
Answer:
Hi Ben, this qualification is recognised by CQC and you can register with them with this. We can provide cover letters at request once enrolled for this. Thank you!
Hi Angie, we give a full 12 months to complete the qualification however we do typically see this completed within 6-9 months. We do offer extension plans for people who do feel they need longer than 12 months as well.
The qualification is assessed with a combination of written assignments, evidence and observations. Thank you!
Can this certification qualify someone for a top-up degree in a related field?
Answer:
Hi Daniel, upon completion the qualification is worth 90 formal credits. We always recommend checking with the university that you intend on applying for as to what qualifications they accept! Thank you!
After this level 5, if Nursing is 3years ? after level 5, that covers 2 years? can i then do a Top-up program? and have a degree in Nursing?
Answer:
Hi Benjamin, upon completion of the qualification it is worth 90 formal credits. We always recommend checking with the specific university you are wanting to apply to if they would accept the qualification for a top-up program or similar. Thank you!
I work in the office managing residential placements for children from a distance. Will I be able to complete this course without being hands on?
Answer:
Hi Michele, to do a lot of the assignments you would need to be involved in the day to day running of a care home or a non-residential provision such as a day-centre for people with disabilities. You would need to be observed, and submit workplace evidence for things like behavioural assessments of service users. Thank you!
Can I use this qualification to get into university nursing (if I did not have A levels or level 3 BTAC?)
Answer:
Dear Sean, the course will provide you with formal credits to put towards this. However, it would be best to check with the University directly for their requirements.
If I take the Adult residential pathway, how many observations will there be in the workplace? And how long are they? Thanks.
Answer:
Hi Matt, with this pathway route their will be 15 observations required. These are not time specific, they just require you to demonstrate some aspects of the criteria!
How many observations take place in the workplace? And how long does the observation take to complete? I.e 1 hour or 1 day for example? Thanks!
Answer:
Hi Matt, the number of observations varies depending on the specialised pathway that you select. The observations last for as long as you can meet the criteria. Your observations should be evenly spaced out to ensure best practice as well. Thank you!
Are the assessments all done as part of the course or do we have to find external assessors to be granted the qualification?
Answer:
Hi Phil, the assignments and materials are all included as part of the course. For the observations, these are required to be done within your workplace and you will need a workplace mentor who is qualified at Level 5 or above to sign off on these observations.
How will this course be assessed? Is there a written exam, or are assignments given? Also, are we going to be evaluated at our workplace?
Answer:
Hi Jennifer, the course is assessed through written assignments, submission of evidence, and observation of occupational competence that is conducted within your workplace.
Am I able to register as registered care manager with CQC with this qualification without practical experience. I currently practice in Law
Answer:
Hi there, you can apply for registration with CQC by using this qualification. However, you will need to be working within a workplace that allows you to carry out management duties to meet the practical requirements of this course.
I have a Masters in social work (2014) in London. Will This be able to cover some units?
Can I become a registered children's home manager with this
Answer:
Hi Donna, we do offer recognised prior learning but the units have to match up exactly. This is the ideal course if you are looking at becoming a registered manager. Thank you.
Hi. If a student is able to complete the diploma in less time as stipulated eg: 1 month, will they still receive their certification?
Answer:
Hi Hayley, the qualification is usually completed within 6 months. The course is self-paced, so there are no particular time limits. Once the course is completed and all necessary assessments are checked, we will be able to claim certification for you!
What qualifications does the person assessing in practice need to hold? I work in an acute hospital currently
Answer:
Hi Louise, they will need to hold the same qualification at level 5, or equivalent or above. A proven registered manager within the sector would also be acceptable.
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