The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

• 6 months
• 9 months

Online

In order to apply you should have either:

• • A Level 4 diploma or certificate, or an equivalent or higher qualification.
  • OR Candidates with over 2 years of professional experience are encouraged to apply and enhance their career potential.
  • AND Minimum age of 18 years.
  * International applicants and qualifications are accepted. OR;

1. **Understanding Social Care Management**
   - Introduction to social care management principles and practices.
   - Legal and ethical considerations in social care management.

2. **Leadership and Team Management**
   - Developing effective leadership skills.
   - Managing and motivating social care teams.

3. **Quality Assurance and Improvement**
   - Ensuring quality in social care services.
   - Strategies for continuous improvement.

4. **Financial Management in Social Care**
   - Budgeting and financial planning for social care organizations.
   - Resource allocation and cost control.

5. **Policy Development and Advocacy**
   - Influencing social care policies and regulations.
   - Advocacy for vulnerable populations.

6. **Risk Assessment and Management**
   - Identifying and mitigating risks in social care settings.
   - Crisis intervention and emergency management.

7. **Person-Centered Care**
   - Implementing person-centered care approaches.
   - Promoting individual choice and autonomy.

8. **Health and Safety in Social Care**
   - Ensuring the safety and well-being of service users and staff.
   - Compliance with health and safety regulations.

9. **Communication and Interpersonal Skills**
   - Effective communication with service users, families, and colleagues.
   - Conflict resolution and negotiation.

10. **Research and Data Analysis**
    - Conducting research in social care management.
    - Data collection, analysis, and decision-making.

11. **Project Management**
    - Planning and executing social care projects.
    - Monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes.

12. **Social Care Law and Policy**
    - Understanding the legal framework for social care.
    - Compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

13. **Crisis Management and Response**
    - Managing crises and emergencies in social care settings.
    - Developing crisis response plans.

14. **Ethical Dilemmas in Social Care**
    - Identifying and addressing ethical challenges in social care management.
    - Ethical decision-making.

15. **Professional Development and Self-Care**
    - Continuing education and career growth opportunities.
    - Strategies for personal well-being and resilience in the field.

These course units provide a comprehensive curriculum, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful social care management and leadership.

Assessment is via assignment submission

The fee for the programme is as follows:

• 6 months - Accelerated mode @ GBP £1250
• 9 months - Standard mode @ GBP £950

The programme offers following fee payment plans:

6 months programme
● Payment option (a): GBP £416 x 3 monthly instalments
● Payment option (b): GBP £1187.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)

9 months programme
● Payment option (c): GBP £190 x 5 monthly instalments
● Payment option (d): GBP £475 x 2 quarterly instalments
● Payment option (e): GBP £902.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)

For detailed information, we kindly advise you to chat with our admissions team.