By completion, you will be able to:

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• Lead and manage adult care services with strategic vision and operational excellence

• Develop and implement governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards

• Build and maintain high-performing teams through effective leadership and management practices

• Drive person-centred practice that promotes positive outcomes and individual wellbeing

• Manage resources effectivel,y including budgets, staffing, and operational assets

• Establish partnerships with stakeholders, families, and external agencies for integrated care

• Champion equality and inclusion, creating environments that respect diversity and human rights

• Implement quality assurance systems for continuous service improvement and excellence

• Lead professional developmen,t fostering learning cultures and workforce capabilities

• Navigate regulatory requirement,s ensuring compliance with adult care standards and legislation

Unit Structure

Mandatory Core Units

• Leadership and Management in Adult Care - Strategic leadership theories and management approaches

• Team Leadership in Adult Care - Building, motivating, and developing effective teams

• Resource Management in Adult Care - Financial planning, workforce management, and operational resources

• Governance of Adult Care - Organisational governance, accountability, and strategic oversight

• Regulatory Processes for Adult Care - Compliance, inspection readiness, and regulatory relationships

• Communication and Information Management - Strategic communication and data governance

• Partnership Working in Adult Care - Multi-agency collaboration and stakeholder engagement

• Outcomes-Based and Person-Centred Practice - Individual-focused care delivery and outcome measurement

• Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights - Promoting inclusive practice and challenging discrimination.

• Continuous Improvement in Adult Care - Service enhancement and innovation management

• Professional Development in Adult Care - Workforce development and learning strategies

• Supervision and Performance Management - Staff support, appraisal, and performance improvement

• Safeguarding in Adult Care - Protection strategies and safeguarding leadership

• Health and Safety in Adult Care - Risk management and safety culture development

• Risk-Taking and Risk Management - Positive risk assessment and management frameworks

• Managing Comments, Concerns and Complaints - Service improvement through feedback management

• Manage Own Professional Development and Personal Wellbeing - Leadership resilience and continuous learning

• Decision-Making in Adult Care - Strategic thinking and ethical decision-making

• Market Provision and Integrated Approaches - Market analysis and service integration

• Innovation and Change in Adult Care - Leading transformation and service innovation

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Resources Required

• Computer/laptop with a reliable internet connection for online learning platform access

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for portfolio development and presentations

• PDF Reader (Adobe Acrobat or equivalent) for qualification materials and resources

• Cloud Storage Account (OneDrive, Google Drive) for portfolio management and submission

• Access to the workplace for practical evidence gathering and competency demonstration

• Professional network access for partnership working and stakeholder engagement evidence

• Quiet study space for focused learning and strategic planning activities