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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) equips learners with essential skills and knowledge, offering opportunities to demonstrate competence as a residential childcare manager.
This qualification prepares individuals to manage residential childcare organizations, nurturing the growth of leadership and management skills to achieve a nationally recognized certification. Graduates can progress to employment in residential childcare or related fields.
Qualification:
The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) is an RQF qualification, replacing NVQ and QCF qualifications. It complies with The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
Career Opportunities:
Learners can advance into various roles within the residential childcare sector, such as registered residential childcare managers, deputy managers, and assistant managers. They can also explore opportunities in other social care settings involving adults or children.
Entry Requirements:
Learners should be at least 19 years old, have access to a laptop or computer, and be working in a relevant role within the residential childcare sector. Preference is given to those with a Level 3 qualification in a related area.
Modules:
This qualification includes detailed assessment plans, evidence matrices, learner summative reflection opportunities, an online platform for observation, and guidance on purchasing recommended books.
The course can be completed within 7-15 months, providing flexibility for learners to pace their studies according to their individual needs and commitments.
Assessment Methods:
Assessment methods include a portfolio of evidence, coursework, practical demonstrations or assignments, written questions, and observation by a professional supervisor.
Units
| Unit Title | URN | Level | GLH | Credit | Type |
| Lead practice to promote the rights, diversity and equality of children and young people in residential childcare | A/650/0952 | 5 | 30 | 4 | Mandatory |
| Lead own and others professional development | A/650/0999 | 5 | 45 | 6 | Mandatory |
| Lead and manage a team within a residential childcare setting | D/650/0944 | 5 | 50 | 7 | Mandatory |
| Lead practice that supports positive outcomes for children and young people in residential childcare | D/650/0953 | 5 | 40 | 6 | Mandatory |
| Lead practice to support the safeguarding and protection of children and young people in residential childcare | F/650/0945 | 5 | 55 | 8 | Mandatory |
| Lead and develop practice for communication and information management in residential childcare settings | J/650/0947 | 5 | 30 | 5 | Mandatory |
| Lead and manage quality and improvement in residential childcare | J/650/1008 | 5 | 50 | 7 | Mandatory |
| Manage health, safety and risk in residential childcare | K/650/0948 | 5 | 35 | 5 | Mandatory |
| Lead and manage a service that supports children or young people who have experienced harm or abuse | L/650/0949 | 5 | 24 | 3 | Mandatory |
| Lead and develop practice to support the well-being and resilience of children and young people in residential childcare | M/650/1000 | 5 | 30 | 4 | Mandatory |
| Understand children and young people’s development in residential childcare | T/650/0941 | 5 | 40 | 5 | Mandatory |
| Lead and manage group living for children and young people in residential childcare | T/650/0950 | 5 | 40 | 5 | Mandatory |
| Lead and manage positive relationships with children and young people | T/650/0997 | 5 | 30 | 4 | Mandatory |
| Understand the needs of vulnerable children and young people experiencing poverty and disadvantage | Y/650/0942 | 4 | 30 | 5 | Mandatory |
| Work in partnership with others in residential childcare | Y/650/0998 | 5 | 28 | 4 | Mandatory |
| Understand the care system and its impact on children and young people | K/618/4217 | 4 | 22 | 3 | Optional |
| Lead a residential childcare service that engages with the youth justice system | T/650/1002 | 5 | 30 | 5 | Optional |
| Understand complex disabilities or conditions for children and young people within residential childcare | Y/650/1003 | 4 | 30 | 4 | Optional |
More Information:
The course is delivered online via an ePortfolio platform and email support. A dedicated assessor provides guidance and evaluates the work, while observation is conducted through an online platform. This course can be completed in 9-15 months.
Why You Need to Act Now?
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