Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service (RQF)

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Qualification Overview

The Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service (RQF) is aimed at learners who are working in adult social care and have responsibility for leading and managing a service. This will include managing and improving care and support for those accessing the service; supporting and developing the workforce; and driving the vision for their service or organisation. The qualification aims to support the development of registered managers of adult social care services, specifically those new to their role.

Qualification Structure

Learners must achieve all mandatory units, to achieve a total of 75 credits.  At least 15 additional credits must be achieved from the optional units.

Learner Entry Requirements

Learners must have completed at least a Level 3 relevant qualification, and be currently employed in a leadership role, this may include registered managers, deputy managers, assistant managers, and managers. Learners may be working in a range of relevant settings including residential services, community-based services, domiciliary care services, respite services, and day services.  Learners are not permitted to be operating within a voluntary capacity. Additional criteria may be requested or specified by the centre.

Progression Routes

Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:
  • Other relevant studies at higher education level

Age Ranges

Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners should be at least 18 to undertake this qualification.

Geographical Coverage

This qualification is available in England.

Qualification Specification

To view the Qualification Specification please click here.

Mandatory Units

Unit Title Unit Reference Level Credit GLH
Leadership and Management J/651/2980 5 4 30
Governance and Regulatory Processes K/651/2981 5 4 32
Decision Making in Adult Care L/651/2982 5 3 18
Business and Resource Management in Adult Care Services M/651/2983 5 3 24
Leading and Managing Teams in Adult Care R/651/2984 5 3 20
Team Learning and Development in Adult Care T/651/2985 5 3 20
Supervising Others in Adult Care Y/651/2986 5 3 18
Safeguarding in Adult Care A/651/2987 5 4 30
Mental Capacity D/651/2988 5 3 20
Partnerships in Adult Care F/651/2989 5 5 30
Managing Comments and Complaints in Adult Care K/651/2990 5 3 20
Leading the Vision in Adult Care L/651/2991 5 3 20
Continuous Improvement in Adult Care M/651/2992 5 3 15
Effective Communication in Adult Care R/651/2993 5 4 20
Handling Information in Adult Care T/651/2994 5 3 16
Leading Person-Centred Practice Y/651/2995 5 5 24
Health and Wellbeing A/651/2996 5 3 16
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights D/651/2997 5 4 20
Health and Safety F/651/2998 5 4 19
Continuous Development H/651/2999 5 3 15
Personal Wellbeing Y/651/3000 5 4 20

Optional Units

Unit Title Unit Reference Level Credit GLH
Understand Physical Disability A/507/9008 3 3 22
Manage Domiciliary Services H/507/9097 5 6 39
Manage Physical Resources Y/507/9002 4 3 25
Support Individuals with Multiple Conditions and/or Disabilities T/507/9136 5 5 34
Lead and Manage Practice in Dementia Care H/507/9164 5 6 41
Lead a Service that Supports Individuals Through Significant Life Events A/507/9168 5 4 31
Lead and Manage End of Life Care Services T/507/9167 5 7 45
Lead and Manage Infection Prevention and Control Within the Work Setting D/507/9177 5 6 38
Appraise Staff Performance T/507/9184 5 5 32
Develop Procedures and Practice to Respond to Concerns and Complaints A/507/8988 5 6 40
Lead Positive Behavioural Support H/507/9407 7 10 75
Manage an Inter-Professional Team A/651/3001 6 7 48
Manage Disciplinary Processes D/651/3002 5 6 40
Manage Quality in Health and Social Care F/651/3003 5 5 36
Providing Independent Advocacy to Adults L/507/9143 4 5 35
Support Families who are Affected by Acquired Brain Injury D/507/9115 3 3 30
Support Individuals to Access Housing and Accommodation Services M/507/9118 3 4 24
Support the Development of Community Partnerships K/507/9117 4 5 33
Support the Use of Assistive Technology H/507/9133 5 4 31
Understand Advance Care Planning R/507/9094 3 3 25
Understand How to Manage a Team H/507/9004 4 3 20
Understand Partnership Working D/507/9003 4 1 7
Understanding Professional Supervision Practice K/507/9005 4 3 22
Undertake a Research Project H/651/3004 5 10 80
                                                                                                                                                         

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