NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Northern Ireland) (Adult Residential Management)
Ref:
603/6041/0/ARM
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care,Health and Social Care
Registration & certification fee:
£173.50
Level:
Level 5
Minimum entry age:
19
GLH:
617
TQT:
900
Credit value:
90
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About this qualification
This qualification provides learners with the skills and knowledge needed to manage and lead others in adult health and social care provision in Northern Ireland.
This qualifications is formed of mandatory and optional units.
The mandatory units covers a wide range of topics including:
• safeguarding and protection
• partnership working
• professional development
• providing a supportive environment for individuals to achieve positive outcomes
• complying with quality systems and continuously improving quality
• carrying out policy
• promoting and developing best practice
• team management
• assessing the individual in group living (Adult Residential Management pathway only).
Who is it suitable for?
The Adult Residential Management pathway is aimed at those in similar roles to those taking the Adult Management pathway, but the focus is on management and care in residential settings, and for managers who are looking to progress their career in this setting. It is also appropriate for managers who have not yet achieved a vocational qualification at this level.
What are the entry requirements?
Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners should be aged 19 or above to undertake this qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 71 credits from the Adult Residential Management mandatory units and a minimum of 19 credits from the Adult Management optional units.
When registering learners, centres should use the qualification number (QN) followed by the relevant pathway code:
•NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health Services (Northern Ireland) (Adult Residential Management) [ARM].
How is it assessed?
Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Learners will need to be working in the role of a manager in an appropriate setting, or have the opportunity to carry out responsibilities associated with this role.
Progression?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress onto a variety of management roles in adult care or into further or higher education in Northern Ireland.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Support materials
Qualification specification (PDF | 826 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 559 KB)
Optional units (PDF | 1094 KB)
Optional units (Word) (DOCX | 540 KB)
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 131 KB)
Skills for Care and Development assessment principles (PDF | 225 KB)
Tutor guidance (PDF) (PDF | 698 KB)
Tutor guidance (Word) (DOCX | 185 KB)
Supporting high quality provision in Northern Ireland (PDF | 2024 KB)
Letter of support - North West Regional College (PDF | 211 KB)
Letter of support - Northern Ireland Social Care Council (PDF | 51 KB)
Letter of support - Rutledge (PDF | 349 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Unit breakdown
Manage Communication Systems and Processes (R/617/9951)
Promote Professional Development (Y/617/9952)
Champion Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Person-Centred Practice (D/617/9953)
Lead, Manage and Implement Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies, Procedures and Practices (H/617/9954)
Work in Partnership (K/617/9955)
Develop Professional Supervision Practice (M/617/9956)
Manage Health and Social Care to Ensure Positive Outcomes for Individuals (T/617/9957)
Manage Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement (A/617/9958)
Safeguarding and Protection (F/617/9959)
Appraise Staff Performance (A/617/9961)
Lead and Manage a Team (F/617/9962)
Assess the Individual in Group Living (J/617/9963)
Understand Professional Leadership and Management (L/617/9964)
Concerns and Complaints (R/617/9965)
Recruitment and Selection Within Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings (R/602/2338)
Facilitate the Development of Effective Group Practice in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings (Y/602/2339)
Facilitate Coaching and Mentoring of Practitioners in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings (L/602/2547)
Manage Induction in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings (T/602/2574)
Facilitate Change in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings (F/602/2612)
Manage an Inter-Professional Team in a Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Setting (L/602/2743)
Manage Finance Within Own Area of Responsibility in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Setting (T/602/2753)
Develop and Evaluate Operational Plans for Own Area of Responsibility (Y/600/9588)
Lead the Management of Transitions (F/602/2853)
Lead Positive Behavioural Support (K/602/2572)
Undertake a Research Project Within Services for Health and Social Care or Children and Young People (J/602/3499)
Lead Active Support (H/601/7354)
Active Support: Lead Interactive Training (K/601/7355)
Promote Access to Healthcare for Individuals With Learning Disabilities (J/601/5645)
Promote Good Practice in the Support of Individuals With Autistic Spectrum Conditions (A/601/5318)
Promote Awareness of Sensory Loss (M/601/5249)
Support the Use of Assistive Technology (H/601/5250)
Explore Models of Disability (K/601/5251)
Support Individuals With Sensory Loss With Communication (M/601/5252)
Support Individuals With Multiple Conditions and/or Disabilities (T/601/5253)
Providing Independent Advocacy to Adults (R/502/3298)
Professional Practice in Health and Social Care for Adults or Children and Young People (T/504/2197)
Provide Support to Adults Who Have Experienced Harm or Abuse (J/504/2205)
Lead and Manage Infection Prevention and Control Within the Work Setting (Y/504/2208)
Lead and Manage Practice in Dementia Care (D/504/2212)
Lead Practice Which Supports Individuals to Take Positive Risks (H/504/2213)
Manage Disciplinary Processes in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings (M/504/2232)
Lead and Manage End of Life Care Services (T/503/8134)