Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services is designed for practitioners who work with at risk people in social care. This qualification is suitable for those who work with children and young people as a manager, team leader or nominated individual. The qualification is suitable for the management of Ofsted registered supported accommodation services. It is also suitable for those who support children for CQC regulated services such as domiciliary.
About this qualification
This qualification is designed to improve the quality of care provided to vulnerable people in adult, childcare and young people settings by guiding and assessing the development of knowledge and skills to confirm occupational competence. The course is aimed at Registered Managers, Deputy Managers, Assistant Managers and Senior Support Workers.
Course Structure
To gain this qualification, learners must complete the following units:
| Unit Number | Unit Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Use and develop systems that promote communication | 3 |
| 2 | Promote professional development | 3 |
| 3 | Champion equality, diversity and inclusion | 3 |
| 4 | Develop health and safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices | 5 |
| 5 | Working in partnership in health and social care or children and young people's settings | 4 |
| 6 | Understand safeguarding and protection in health and social care | 5 |
Course Delivery and Support
Online (Distance Learning)
Our online distance learning option allows you to complete this course at your own pace from the comfort of your home or workplace. You will be assigned a dedicated personal tutor who will provide expert guidance, constructive feedback, and individual support throughout your course. All learning materials, assignment templates, and study guides are accessible 24/7 via our online learning portal.
Blended Learning
Blended learning combines the flexibility of independent online study with targeted face-to-face or live virtual workshops. This option allows you to work through theory assignments in your own time while benefiting from interactive practical sessions.
How long is this course?
Key Facts
We expect learners to complete the course within 6 to 18 months depending on study pace and access to workplace evidence.
Entry Requirements
This course is open to anyone working in a management or leadership role in health and social care or children and young people's settings. Learners will be expected to have basic numeracy, literacy and IT skills. You are required to have access to the internet, computer and a word processor.
Assessment
The course is assessed by a portfolio of evidence. Assessment methods include prior learning, assignments, reflective accounts, witness statements, questioning, observations of practice and work products.
What can I do after completion?
You can go on to complete higher education qualifications or specialist management courses in health and social care.
How This Fits with the Other Childcare and Young People Qualifications
| Qualification | Price | Credits | Evidence/competency requirement | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce | £995 | 65 minimum | Real workplace evidence: witness statements, observations of practice, work products | 5 to 12 months |
| Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare | £995 | 29 | Real workplace evidence within a residential childcare setting | 6 to 12 months |
| Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (this course) | £1200 | 23 | Real workplace evidence in a management or leadership role, across either sector | 6 to 18 months |
| Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare | £1200 | 65 minimum | Real workplace evidence in a residential childcare leadership role, the Ofsted-required registered manager qualification | 6 to 12 months |
Unlike the other three qualifications in this family, this Diploma isn't childcare-specific, it's a shared leadership qualification covering both health and social care and children and young people's services, and it's priced and credited lower than the residential-specific Level 5 Diploma because it doesn't cover the additional residential-specific safeguarding and management units that qualification requires. If you manage a children's home specifically, the residential-specific Level 5 Diploma is the one Ofsted's regulations name, this broader Diploma suits leadership roles that aren't residential-specific.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same qualification Ofsted requires for children's home registered managers?
No. Ofsted's regulations specifically name the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare for that role. This broader Diploma covers leadership across both health and social care and children and young people's services generally, and suits management roles that aren't specifically registered manager of a children's home.
Do I need to already be in a management role to take this course?
Yes, it's open to anyone already working in a management or leadership role in health and social care or children and young people's settings, since assessment relies on witness statements and observations of your real practice in that role.
Can this lead to the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care?
Yes, that's one of the listed progression routes from this Diploma, alongside the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, reflecting that this qualification bridges leadership across both the childcare and the adult social care sides of the business.
What evidence will I need to provide?
A portfolio built from prior learning, written assignments, reflective accounts, witness statements from colleagues, questioning by your assessor, direct observations of your leadership practice, and real work products from your management role.
Enrolment (Costs and Signing up)
Our course fees are fully inclusive and cover awarding body registration, dedicated tutor support, tutorial guidance, access to online learning resources, portfolio assessments, quality assurance and certification. There are no hidden fees. Payment is required within 5 days of booking.
The Full cost of this Level 5 Diploma is £1200. This can also be paid by 10 monthly instalments. Each instalment is £130.
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