Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Course Description

The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care is the highest qualification in this progression pathway, designed for individuals already in or aspiring to senior leadership and management roles. It develops strategic leadership, governance, and decision-making skills while ensuring learners can manage services that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. The course focuses on innovation, service improvement, workforce development, and multi agency working. It is ideal for those aiming to become registered managers or senior leaders in the sector, or those progressing to higher education.

Aims and Objectives

Prepare learners for senior leadership and management roles in care services.

Develop high-level decision-making, governance, and strategic planning skills.

Strengthen expertise in safeguarding, regulation, and workforce development.

Support learners to lead services that are safe, effective, and person-centred.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Lead and manage health and social care services in compliance with regulation..

Implement advanced safeguarding and risk management strategies.s.

Manage budgets, human resources, and service delivery.

Use research and evidence-based practice to improve care outcomes.

Negotiate, resolve conflict, and build multi-agency partnerships.

Benefits for the Learner

Establishes learners as competent leaders in the health and social care sector.

Opens opportunities for senior posts such as registered manager, service manager, or head of care.

Supports access to higher education (bachelor’s or master’s degrees).

Use research and evidence-based practice to improve care outcomes.

Provides strategic and leadership skills highly valued by employers.

Entry Requirements

Learners should normally be aged 19 or above.

Learners should already be in or have access to a supervisory/management role.

Strong competence in English and numeracy.

DBS check may be required for placements or employment.

If you wish to register for this course, please send an email to our admission team who will be happy to assist you admissions@akcskills.com