This course is specifically designed for those who already work within health and social care, such as Assistants, Leaders, Deputy Managers or Managers, who have not yet achieved a vocational qualification at this level and are looking to pursue career progression.
Students can choose between two pathways, the health and social care route or the children and young people’s services route.
This course has flexible start dates throughout the year and will take two years to complete.
Attendance at College is not required, as the qualification is delivered within the workplace. You will be assigned a tutor/assessor at the beginning of the course, who will work with you throughout the programme.
You will study a number of mandatory units and optional units chosen specifically to meet your job role and settings needs. Typical units covered include:
Assessment for this course can be by observation, witness testimony or examination of your work portfolio.
The majority of assessment will be work-based, using independent research, study and real experiences.
This qualification is required for Managers of adult residential and domiciliary services or children’s homes.
The Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services can also help you to develop your skills and experience in roles such as:
The total cost of this course is £2,882.
If you are aged 19 or over, you could also choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees enabling you to study now, pay later. Loan eligibility isn’t dependent on income or employment status and there is no credit check. Loan repayments don’t start until you have finished your course and earn over £25,000 per year. For further details, please visit our dedicated pages.
There are also a number of payment options including an interest-free payment plan with a monthly direct debit payment.
If your employer is willing to fund your course, we can help you to arrange this.
This qualification will be the accepted qualification for registration and regulation where appropriate, and can demonstrate continuing professional development.
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