Duration

12 – 18 Months

Accreditation

NCFE

Overview

NCFE Cache Level 5 Diploma In Leadership For Health And Social Care And Children And Young People’s Services provide the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead others in adult health and social care provision or in children and young people’s services.

It has five pathways – three for adults and two for children and young people:

  • Management
  • Advanced Practice

Delivery Methods

To cater to different learning styles and preferences, the London College of Professional Studies (LCPS) offers a range of flexible delivery methods, allowing learners to study in a way that suits their needs and schedules.

Learners will be able to:

  • ✅ Access all course materials – including online modules, study guides, and written assignments.
  • ✅ Receive expert tutor support throughout the course.
  • ✅ Use the LCPS Online Learning Portal – available 24/7, providing a user-friendly platform for all study resources.
  • ✅ Obtain detailed assignment briefings to guide assessment preparation.
  • ✅ Access high-quality study notes designed to support learning and understanding.
  • ✅ Receive assignment feedback and marks to monitor progress and improvement.
  • ✅ Earn a fully accredited UK qualification upon successful completion.
  • ✅ Get dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, or email (Monday to Friday).
  • ✅ Enjoy full academic and administrative support from enrolment to course completion.

Duration

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

  • 12 Months
  • 18 Months

Accreditation

NCFE / Cache Ofqual regulated awarding bodies

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Course Delivery

  • Online

Do you need to be working to take this qualification?

Learners will need to be working in the role of Deputy or Manager in an appropriate setting or have the opportunity to carry out responsibilities associated with these roles to be able to study for the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (90 credits).

Entry Requirements

Learners should be at least age 19 and above. It is also recommended that they hold a Level 3 qualification or above in a related area.

Module Structure

  • NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) – Adults’ Residential Management Pathway
  • Learners must take the 6 Shared Core Mandatory Units, 7 Mandatory Adults’ Residential Management Pathway Units (62 credits) and the remaining 28 credits from Option Groups H, I and J.
  • A minimum of 12 credits must be taken from Option Group H. A minimum of 1 credit and a maximum of 6 credits must be taken from Option Group I.
  • Learners must achieve 90 credits, a minimum of 66 of these credits must be at/above Level 5.

Unit achievement log

NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) – Adults’ Residential Management Pathway
Unit title Unit type Level Credit GLH
Use and develop systems that promote communication Skills 5 3 24
Promote professional development Knowledge/ Skills 4 4 33
Champion equality, diversity and inclusion Knowledge/ Skills 5 4 34
Develop health and safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices in health and social care or children and young people’s settings Knowledge/ Skills 5 5 33
Work in partnership in health and social care or children and young people’s settings Knowledge/ Skills 4 4 26
Undertake a research project within services for health and social care or children and young people Knowledge/ Skills 5 10 80
Total credit and GLH for Shared Core and Mandatory Units 30 230
 
Unit title Unit type Level Credit t
Manage health and social care practice to ensure positive outcomes for individuals Knowledge/ Skills 5 5
Safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults Knowledge/ Skills 5 5
Lead and manage group living for adults Skills 5 5
Understand safeguarding of children and young people (for those working in the adult sector) Knowledge 3 1
Lead person-centered practice Knowledge/ Skills 5 4
Lead and manage a team within a health and social care or children and young people’s setting Knowledge/ Skills 6 7
Develop professional supervision practice in health and social care or children and young people’s work settings Knowledge/ Skills 5 5
Credit and GLH from Group E units 32
Learners must take a minimum of 12 credits from this group. Details of these units can be found in the separate Optional Units document which can be found on the NCFE CACHE website.
Unit title Unit type Level Credit
Develop procedures and practice to respond to concerns and complaints Knowledge/ Skills 5 6
Recruitment and selection within health and social care or children and young people’s settings Knowledge/ Skills 4 3
Facilitate the development of effective group practice in health and social care or children and young people’s settings Knowledge/ Skills 5 6
Facilitate coaching and mentoring of practitioners in health and social care or children and young people’s settings Knowledge/ Skills 5 6
Manage induction in health and social care or children and young people’s settings Knowledge/ Skills 4 3
Facilitate change in health and social care or children and young people’s setting Knowledge/ Skills 5 6
Manage an inter-professional team in a health and social care or children and young people’s setting Knowledge/ Skills 6 7
Manage finance in health and social care or children and young people’s setting Knowledge/ Skills 4 4
Unit title Unit type Level Credit
Manage quality in health and social care or children and young people’s setting Knowledge/ Skills 5 5
Develop and evaluate operational plans for own area of responsibility Skills 5 6
Manage physical resources Knowledge/ Skills 4 3
Details of these units can be found in the separate Optional Units document which can be found on the NCFE CACHE website.
Unit title Unit type Level Credit
Understand partnership working Knowledge 4 1
Understand how to manage a team Knowledge 4 3
Understanding professional supervision practice Knowledge 4 3
Understand the process and experience of dementia Knowledge 3 3
Understand Physical disability Knowledge 3 3
Understand the impact of acquired brain injury on individuals Knowledge 3 3
Understand sensory loss Knowledge 3 3
Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability regarding sexuality and sexual health Knowledge 3 3
Unit title Unit type Level Credit
Understand how to support individuals during last days of life Knowledge 3 3
Understand Advance Care planning Knowledge 3 3
End of life and dementia care Knowledge 3 2
Details of these units can be found in the separate Optional Units document which can be found on the NCFE CACHE website.
Unit title Unit type Level Credit
Manage domiciliary services Knowledge/ Skills 5 6
Lead the management of transitions Knowledge/ Skills 5 4
Lead positive behavioral support Knowledge/ Skills 7 10
Develop provision for family support Knowledge/ Skills 5 5
Lead support for disabled children and young people and their carers Knowledge/ Skills 6 8
Lead active support Knowledge/ Skills 5 5
Active support: Lead interactive training Knowledge/ Skills 5 4
Promote access to healthcare for individuals with learning disabilities Knowledge/ Skills 5 6

Which type of job roles can learners apply for on completion?

On completion learners can progress to a wide range of job roles depending on the pathway taken. The following list is not all-inclusive, but gives a taster of the opportunities available in either adult or children and young people’s settings:
  • Manager
  • Deputy Manager
  • Assistant Manager
  • Care Broker
  • Case Manager
  • Senior Support Worker
  • Day Care Manager
  • Residential Care Manager

What does the qualification cover?

The six pathways cover a wide range of topics including:
  • Safeguarding and protection
  • Developing and carrying out policy
  • Managing care services, change programmes and recruitment
  • Promoting and developing best practice
  • Supporting development and partnership working
  • Care management
  • Quality systems and improvement

Progression

The Residential Services pathway is aimed at those in similar job roles as those taking the Management pathways, but the focus is on management and care in residential settings.