Health & Social Care Management – Level 6 & Level 7 Combo

The Health & Social Care Management – Level 6 & Level 7 Combo at Learnovate is an advanced pathway for learners who want to progress from care practice into supervisory, administrative and management roles. This program combines Level 6 and Level 7 management-focused learning with practical healthcare leadership topics, quality assurance, risk management, governance, human resources, financial planning, research and final assessment preparation.

Combined 12-Module Curriculum:
Module 1: Principles of Health & Social Care Management – Introduces the structure, values and responsibilities of health and social care services. Lessons: Health and social care settings|Professional roles and responsibilities|Person-centred care principles|Service user rights and dignity.
Module 2: Leadership and Team Management in Care Services – Builds practical leadership skills for supervising care teams and improving service quality. Lessons: Leadership styles in care|Team motivation and supervision|Delegation and accountability|Managing workplace communication.
Module 3: Health, Safety and Risk Management – Covers workplace safety, risk control and safe care environments in healthcare and social care settings. Lessons: Health and safety legislation|Risk assessment methods|Incident reporting|Infection prevention and control.
Module 4: Safeguarding, Ethics and Professional Practice – Develops ethical decision-making and safeguarding awareness for vulnerable individuals. Lessons: Safeguarding adults and children|Confidentiality and consent|Professional boundaries|Equality diversity and inclusion.
Module 5: Quality Assurance and Service Improvement – Focuses on monitoring care quality, improving standards and maintaining compliance. Lessons: Quality standards in care|Audit and inspection preparation|Feedback and complaints handling|Continuous improvement planning.
Module 6: Care Planning, Case Management and Documentation – Explains how to plan, coordinate and document care services effectively. Lessons: Needs assessment|Care plan development|Case coordination|Professional record keeping.
Module 7: Human Resource Management in Health & Social Care – Covers staff recruitment, training, performance and workforce planning in care organizations. Lessons: Recruitment and selection|Training and development|Performance management|Staff retention and wellbeing.
Module 8: Financial and Resource Management – Introduces budgeting, cost control and resource allocation for care service managers. Lessons: Budget planning|Cost control|Resource allocation|Procurement basics.
Module 9: Healthcare Policy, Law and Governance – Builds understanding of legal, regulatory and governance requirements in healthcare management. Lessons: Health policy overview|Legal responsibilities|Governance frameworks|Compliance and accountability.
Module 10: Strategic Management in Health & Social Care – Develops strategic thinking for senior-level decision-making and organizational growth. Lessons: Strategic planning|SWOT and PESTLE analysis|Change management|Organizational development.
Module 11: Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice – Introduces research skills for improving care practices and making informed management decisions. Lessons: Research design basics|Data collection methods|Evidence-based practice|Report writing.
Module 12: Level 7 Advanced Leadership, Project and Final Assessment – Combines advanced leadership, project planning and final assessment preparation for higher-level management practice. Lessons: Advanced leadership practice|Project planning and evaluation|Presentation skills|Final assessment and portfolio guidance.