Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector at a managerial level.

This qualification is valid to enhance career opportunities in the leadership and management of health and social care organisations worldwide due to its recognition and accreditation.

International Accreditation and Equivalence

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is regulated by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) regulator in England, UK and it is awarded by OTHM Qualifications Awarding Organisation. Qualification Accreditation Number: 610/1537/4

The qualification has the following accreditation and equivalence.

• England and Europe: Regulated to Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF) at Level 5.
• Wales: Qualification (RQF Level 5) is equivalent to Credit and Qualification Framework for Wales at Level 5
• Scotland: Qualification (RQF Level 5) is equivalent to The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Frame (SCQF) Level 9/8
• Ireland: Qualification (RQF Level 5) is equivalent to the National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland at Level 7/6
• Higher Education in the UK: Qualification (RQF Level 5) is equivalent to the Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Level 5

Learning Objectives of the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

At the end of the qualification, learners will be able to

• Lead and manage operations of the health and social care organisation in the public or private sector
• Understand the main features and outcomes of partnership working
• Understand the legal framework, regulations, policies and procedures that support the safeguarding and protecting of vulnerable individuals.
• Understand the importance of partnerships working to protect vulnerable individuals.
• Understand approaches to health education and plan a health promotion initiative.
• Supervise and manage team performance.
• Become an expert in researching health and social care for product and service improvement.

Course Structure

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a 120-credit qualification based on only six units. Each unit has 20 credits.

Unit 01 – Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care

This unit aims to provide learners with the underpinning skills and knowledge required to develop productive and new partnership opportunities within their own and other organisations.

Unit 02 – Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals

This unit aims to provide learners with a thorough understanding of the legal framework for safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals, developing the knowledge and skills required to manage staff and developing staff understanding of this critical area.

Unit 03 – Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing 

This unit will develop learners understanding of approaches to health education and the methods that are used to identify health inequalities. Theoretical models using health education to bring about behaviour change will be examined and learners will be able to design a health education campaign.

Unit 04 – Team Management in Health and Social Care

This module aims for the learner to show that they can lead and supervise a team and develop their performance in the health and social care setting.

Unit 05- Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care

This unit aims to develop learners’ ability to provide professional supervision to staff and support them in enhancing skills and performance.

Unit 06 – Research in Health and Social Care

This unit aims to introduce learners to the research process, the methods, and types of research whilst conducting a small-scale study.

Do you need to be on the job to study this qualification?

It is not mandatory to be on the job to study this qualification.

How will you study?

Our learning portal will be available to you to study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile, or Tablet anytime in a flexible way to study entirely online.

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods include assignments. There are no exams in this course. You will write assignments for each unit and submit them to the tutor for marking.

Results and Certificate

Learners must complete six units successfully and achieve 120 credits Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management by OTHM Awarding Organisation in partnership with Cambridge Management and Leadership School.

Who is this course for?

This qualification is suitable for individuals who would like to have careers in senior management and leadership careers in health and social care. For example, you can apply to become

• Registered Care Manager or Social Worker,
• A managerial position of any health or social care organisation,
• Team leader,
• Supervisor,
• Case Manager
• Care administrator,
• Residential Care Manager
• A nursing career with management responsibilities,
• Administrative or support worker.

This qualification is also suitable for learners for a variety of purposes, for example

• a career change to the health and social care sector or
• employment in health and social care
• personal and professional development or
• job progression and
• further education study at Level 6 or Level 7 in Health and Management.