Who can do this course?

All learners applying for this job should be at least 16 years of age, and have a good understanding of written and spoken English. Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as they will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

Learners without a recognised Maths and English qualification at Level 2, including functional skills, will be required to achieve this prior to completion of the certificate.

As a competency-based qualification, it’s important that all those undertaking the Level 5 Diploma are in a role where they already undertake care management duties. However, employers can be flexible by delegating managerial tasks, secondments and other

development opportunities to ensure the full scope of the qualification can be completed.

What you will learn

Learners must complete a maximum of 90 credits including 30 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 60 credits from one of the pathways in order to achieve the Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services

It includes the following areas:

■ Leadership and management

■ Governance and regulatory processes

■ Communication

■ Relationships and partnership working

■ Person-centred practice for positive outcomes

■ Professional development, supervision and performance management

■ Resources

■ Safeguarding, protection and risk

■ Manage self

■ Decision-making

■ Entrepreneurial skills and innovation.

All optional units will be discussed with an assessor upon application to the course.

How You Will Be Assessed

The range of assessment methods will not only test knowledge, but proven workplace abilities.

Assessment methods include portfolio of evidence, direct observations and witness testimonies. 

What You’ll Qualify With:

All successful candidates will gain a Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services .

How you will learn

You will be taught 1 day a week for the duration of the course (12-18 months).

The timeframe can vary, but usually this qualification takes between 12 to 18 months to complete.

For those who have already completed the Level 4 Certificate in the Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care, a shorter timeframe of around six months may be possible.

Career prospect

Learners could progress to a variety of management roles in adult care or to further or higher education. Learners could progress to the following job roles and responsibilities:

• Manager
• Deputy Manager
• Assistant Manager
• Care Broker
• Case Manager.

Tuition Fees

The cost of the course is £2,500 with a deposit of £300, if you wish to pay upfront.

Advanced Learner Loan

Or you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of tuition, which you will only be required to repay once you are earning at least £27,000. Call us to find out if you are eligible.