The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care is a qualification designed for individuals who are currently in, or aspiring to, management and leadership roles within the health and social care sector. This diploma is focused on developing the essential knowledge and skills required to excel in these dynamic environments.
Core Purpose and Focus
The primary aim of this qualification is to empower managers and leaders within health and social care to innovate and effectively respond to an ever-changing environment. It specifically equips learners to meet the diverse challenges and opportunities prevalent in the sector, ensuring they can drive positive change and maintain high standards of care. By achieving this diploma, you'll develop capabilities similar to those of established leaders and managers in care, enhancing your ability to contribute strategically to the organisation's success.
This diploma is ideal for:
Current managers in health and social care settings who wish to formalise their skills and advance their leadership capabilities.
Aspiring leaders and supervisors are looking to progress into management roles within the sector.
Individuals who are committed to improving service delivery and responding proactively to the evolving needs of 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 9 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 requirements which must be met via workplace observation.
You will learn about: Champion equality, diversity and inclusion, how to develop health and safety and risk management policies and you will undertake a research project within service for health and social care or children and young people.
During this course you receive a choice of which pathway you would like to take, whether you would like your career path to include residential children, residential adults or non-residential adults
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 9 months access to the learning platform.
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
This 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
Students looking to work within healthcare settings and job roles should consider this qualification, such as:
Adult nurse
Care home manager
Care worker
Children’s nurse
Health service manager
Questions and answers
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Jennifer asked:
Is this course CQC accredited?
Answer:
Yes this course is fully Ofqual regulated and CQC recognised.
Hi,
I am a Healthcare Assistant with over 8 years’ experience. I also hold 2 level 7 MSc degree in the UK. Can I do this course?
Answer:
Hello there
Thanks for your enquiry. Yes this sounds like you would be eligible for this course. The full entry requirements are below
This 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.
Hi, can I have multiple observers?
Is this the right course for leadership and management in care, adult / elderly setting?
Many thanks
Answer:
Hello there
Thanks for your enquiry. You can have more than one observer for this course. All proposed observers would need to hold this qualification, equivalent, or higher.
Yes, this course would be the correct course for leadership and management in the adult care setting.
Hi I work in a pharmacy as a pharmacist assistant and as a carer partime. Can a pharmacist be my observer
Answer:
Hi Nomhle, your observer would need to be someone who holds this qualification, higher or an equivalent such as a fully qualified nurse, or doctor or have a degree in social work. Thank you!
Is this a recognised certificate as i want to become a home manager or depty.
I have my level 3 in health and social care
Answer:
Hi Debbie, yes it is OFQUAL regulated and fully approved under the Regulated Qualification Framework. You can also use this course to apply for Registered Managers Status with CQC!
Hi, i am intrested in this course but i am ot working in health or social care. i have child care basic certificate. can i still enroll in this course
Answer:
Hi Priyangee, you will need to be working in the health and social care sector for the observations. This can either be an paid or voluntary role within the sector. Thank you.
Hello, Is there any extra fee about exam or certificate? Thanks
Answer:
Hi Alberto, there are no exams in this course, just observations that need to be held in a workplace setting. There is no extra fee for the certificate, our price is all inclusive!
I’m in the process of starting our own care company and need to get a level 5. As i will be working within my own comp. will this suffice
Answer:
Hi Geoffrey, this course is ideal for those who are looking at becoming registered managers and starting their own care companies. The course is also recognised by CQC. Thank you!
What is the procedure for submitting assignment?
Must each unit be marked and passed before moving on to the next unit.
Answer:
Hello there
Thank you for your enquiry. You will have full access to the platform and there is no requirement to work through the course in the order presented. We do require that units 1, 2 and 3 are completed so that we can provide you with an interim report, but beyond this requirement, you can complete the units in any order.
Hi, for pathway E - Adult residential, how much units are there in course to study and assessed.
Answer:
Thanks for your enquiry. There are 6 mandatory units for all H&SC courses, and 12 units specific for Pathway E - Adult Residential. This totals 18 units for the course in it's entirety.
Hi
Is the course accredited by CQC. I want to apply as a registered Manger with CQC
Answer:
Hi Victoria, this course is accredited by Focus Awards, which is a fully accredited and Ofqual-regulated awarding body. This qualification is recognised by CQC, and you can use it to become a registered manager. Thank you!
I hold a L5 in leadership & management work & elderly and LD sector. I am wanting to work within a childcare setting can I do this?
Answer:
Hi Kerry, we do offer a children and young people pathway. However, you would need to be in a suitable role voluntary or paid to complete the observations.
Thank you!
I would nights how would you observe me and i want to become a manager is this the right course i need to do i am not a RGN
Answer:
Hi Debbie, you will need to source your own observer for the qualification this is someone who holds either this qualification, higher or an equivalent, we cannot provide the observer for this so you could complete this based on your own schedule. This is the right qualification if you are looking at becoming a registered manager. Thank you!
Can I choose two pathways, like Adult residential and Adult non residential, and if yes, does it cost more?
Answer:
Hi Jamal, unfortunately, you can only choose 1 specialised pathway along with your mandatory units. Your mandatory units do briefly cover all pathways and then your specialised pathway is more in-depth. Thank you!
Hi Oluchi, yes this would be possible providing that you could meet the requirements of the course and can complete the observation elements to the course. Thank you. Thank you!
If you don't have anyone to observe you is there a way to do this?
Answer:
Hi Steven, due to the practical aspects of this qualification you would need to provide your own observer. That is someone with the qualification, higher or an equivalent. Thank you.
Currently work on a ward as mental health nurse can I do this to gain work in residential care home.
Answer:
Hi Ali, if you are in a management position in a long-stay ward in a hospital such as a long-stay mental health ward or geriatric ward you could complete the observations for the course. Thank you.
Will d qualification b accepted if transiting into an MSc. Is it equivalent to a NVQ3 or higher. Can it b completed in <6month. Recruiters recognized?
Answer:
Hi Chukwuemeka, This course is an equivalent to and NVQ Level 5. On average we see the course completed within 6-9 months but you have the full 12 months to complete as it is self-paced. The course if fully Ofqual regulated and fully recognised. Thanks!
Hi van a registered nurse complete obs. Also can I register as a manager with CQC with this award and how many points does it carry. Thank you
Answer:
Hi Bobbie, This course is worth 97 formal credits and this can be converted into UCAS points upon discussion with the relevant institution you're applying for. You can use this qualification to register with CQC, and the person completing your observations must be qualified to this level qualification or higher. I hope this helps!
I am currently a team leader in an extra care facility i want to do my level 5 my registered manager says that i cant so this qual as i am not a rm?
Answer:
Hi Tracey, this is the qualification that you take if you are looking at becoming a registered manager. Your current role would be fine as you can demonstrate some managerial elements in the role of a team leader. Thank you.
I'm a youth support worker (for ages 16+), opening a company of my own. Is this course suitable for me?
Answer:
Hello Fisher, yes this course is suitable for people who are looking at opening their own care companies/becoming care home managers. We offer a children and young people residential pathway also! Thank you.
How do the observations that need to be held in a workplace setting work?
Answer:
Hi Alberto, you will have observation sheets on the online learning platform which will have certain criteria's on there which you will need to meet and be observed in a workplace setting. If you have a colleague that hold this qualification or equivalent, they can hold your observations.
Hi, please is there any of these courses be completed within six months? If yes, can someone with a standard visitors visa enroll in such a course?
Answer:
Hi Adenike, we typically see this course completed within 6-9 months. You must have a voluntary or paid placement to complete the practical elements of the course also. Thank you.
Hi. I am a trainer and would like to teach health and social care at level 3. Also I am working as an interpreter in NHS. Is it suitable for teaching.
Answer:
Hi Haleema, should you hold the relevant qualifications for teaching, you would be able to teach health and social care with this qualification. Thank you.
Hi, I have just left my job in care to study Nursing full time at university. Would I be able to complete this alongside my studies?
Answer:
Hi Holly-Marie, you do have 12 months to complete the course and it is designed to be self-paced to fit around current commitments. However you are required to have a voluntary or paid role within the health and social care sector to complete the observations. Thank you.
Hello, I am currently outside the UK, is it also possible I enroll in the course?
Answer:
Dear Gabriel, we do have international students who complete this course. Providing that you have a placement within the health and social care sector where you can complete observations then that would be fine! Thank you.
Hi
Im already a community nurse registered, im looking to start a care agency do I still need this qualification?
Answer:
Dear Jo, this is the ideal course if you are looking to become a registered nurse or open your own care agency and this qualification is recognised by CQC.
Hi, I am considering this course because I wish to start and manage a domicile care company I do not work in sector presently but care for my mother?
Answer:
Hi Jan, we do ask that you are in a voluntary or paid role as for the observations you will need to have an observer with the qualification or higher, or with a number of years of experience in the sector to carry out the observations. Thank you.
How does it work if i am in NHS as an support worker and require to be observed at my work?
Answer:
Hi, you would need to be observed in your workplace demonstrating certain criteria set out on an observation record, your observer needs to be someone with this qualification or higher or with a number of years experience in the health and social care industry, Thanks
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