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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

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568 hours · Self-paced
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12 months
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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (England) (RQF)
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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.

Develop similar skills and knowledge to your managers and leaders within care!

Qualification

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (England) (RQF)

Regulated by Ofqual

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Description

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 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 12 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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Nomhle asked:

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!

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Debbie asked:

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!

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Priyangee asked:

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.

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shami asked:

Can i still enrol on the course of Level 5 NVQ health and social if I am currently working as a registered nurse in a care home?

Answer:

Hi, yes this course is suitable for your job role, Thanks

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Alberto asked:

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!

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Geoffrey asked:

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!

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Mavis asked:

Can I offer this course in six months

Answer:

Hi Mavis, the course is usually completed within 6-9 months on average. However, you do have 12 months to complete entirely at your own pace!

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Kerry asked:

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!

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Debbie asked:

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!

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Jamal asked:

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!

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Oluchi asked:

Can I take this course if I'm not in the UK?

Answer:

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!

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steven asked:

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.

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Ali asked:

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.

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CHUKWUEMEKA asked:

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!

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Bobbie asked:

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!

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tracey asked:

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.

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Charmaine asked:

I currently work in a care setting, but I am a senior. Do I need to be a senior to do this? course?

Answer:

Hi Charmaine, as long as you are in a role where you can complete managerial duties then this will be fine. Thank you.

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Jasmine asked:

Can I go from level 2 to level 5?

Answer:

Hi Jasmine, you can go straight onto the Level 5 from Level 2. Thank you!

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Fisher asked:

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.

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Anumeeth asked:

I'm still needing some more clarifications about the NVQ level 5. Whom shall I talk to? .

Answer:

Hi, If you have any specific questions you can ask us through this Q+A feature and we will be happy to answer them.

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Alberto asked:

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.

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Adenike asked:

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.

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HALEEMA asked:

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.

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Georgie asked:

I’m currently working for the NHS as a HCSW, would someone from my work have to observe me or would someone come out to do so?

Answer:

Hi, someone from your work would observe you in your workplace setting, Thanks

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Anumeeth asked:

Do I have to be in the management post to enrol? If not then how is the practical part is being followed?

Answer:

Hi, you have to be in a role in the Health and Social care industry where you can display managerial aspects in your observations, Thanks

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Holly Marie asked:

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.

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Gabriel asked:

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.

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Jo asked:

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.

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Jan asked:

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.

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toyah asked:

Does this course require observations? or is this 100% online? Does this course have a exam? and is it included in this qualification?

Answer:

Hi Toyah, this course is a combination of written assignments which are all based online and some observation elements. Thank you!

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Mercia asked:

I am trying to purchase using the instalments option but its not providing the clicking option

Answer:

Hi Mercia, if you are trying to purchase feel free to give us a call on our number! Thank you

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Chloe asked:

Hello, I’m currently living in Australia working on the Covid-19 rollout. I would like to complete this course while I am here. I am English

Answer:

Hi Chloe, this would be fine we have a number of international students who complete courses with us!

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Anota asked:

Is this course CQC accredited, more so can I pay for the course on a monthly basis please.

Answer:

Hi Anota, this course is recognised by CQC and we offer payment plans feel free to contact our sales team for more information. Thank you.

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Beatriz asked:

Hi, I work in a care home a just got my care certificate, can I just go for this course or should I go for level 3 in health care RQF?

Answer:

Hi Beatriz, you are not required to complete the Level 3 before starting the Level 5 you can go straight onto the Level 5 if you wish! Thank you.

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Jacqueline asked:

I work as a supported Lodgings host and Foster Carer is this something I could do

Answer:

Hi, yes your job role would be suitable for this course, Thanks

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Ebony asked:

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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W asked:

Good day, is this course internationally recognized? I've been working the medical industry for 10 years. Regards

Answer:

Hi, yes this course is recognized internationally, your role and experience would be ideal for this course, Thanks

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Idah asked:

Is this qualification recognised by SSSC?

Answer:

Hi, This qualification is nationally recognised, Thanks

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Louise asked:

Can I complete this course as a Surgical PA - I have a Certificate In Management (level 4) but had to stop my level 5 when I had small children

Answer:

Hi Louise, you would be able to complete this course with ourselves with your current qualifications. Thank you.

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