This Health and Social Care Level 5 Course offers learners a career path in the health and social care sector by developing their management and care skills. This course is crafted for people already employed in the health and social care sector, as assistant or deputy managers, or as managers looking to refresh their credentials or meet the regulatory requirements that satisfy their job role. 

This comprehensive Health and Social Care Level 5 Course gives you an insight into the UK healthcare system, including the code of conduct and regulations that must be followed. You will also learn about the fundamental principles regarding social work, the theories, and practice models. This course focuses on how to maintain equality and diversity in health and social care, as well as the important factors of attaining quality health and social care work in the UK. You’ll also learn how to operate a successful care home management system and how to create community care in social services. Finally, you will acquire knowledge about the career prospects that will guide you to kickstart your career in the field of health and social care.

In today’s ever-changing world, health and social care is a rapidly expanding field with numerous demands and prospects for advancement and job stability. Moreover, the healthcare sector is now the largest employer in the United Kingdom with a steady and growing demand for employees. This Health and Social Care level 5 course is for you if you want to make a difference by aiding and assisting society’s most vulnerable people.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will have the necessary knowledge and skills that will help you stand out from other job candidates and become confident enough to work as a social or healthcare worker. 

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. 

This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Course Highlights  

• In line with the Health and Social Care Act 2012
• Designed by expert health and social care professionals
• Fulfils the regulatory requirements for this sector 
• Accredited by the CPD Certification Service and IPHM
• Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
• Self-Paced Online Distance Learning 
• High-Quality E-Learning Study Materials
• Approximate duration of about 6 Hours

Who is this Health and Social Care Level 5 for? 

This Health and Social Care Level 5 course is primarily aimed at:

• Care Managers 
• Supervisors 
• Owners of care home
• Assistant/Deputy Managers 
• Social Worker
• Nursing Staff

This course will provide you with a solid foundation to become confident and fill in the gaps for better efficiency and productivity, whether you are a care manager, supervisor or simply aspiring to become one. However, this training is not limited to a specific profession or area of practice. It may also be useful to a larger audience of persons interested in learning more about the advanced fundamentals of social and health care.

Aims and Learning Outcomes of this Health and Social Care Level 5

By the end of this Health and Social Care Level 5 course, you will be able to:

• Define health and social care and understand its significance 
• Identify the main difference between healthcare and social care
• Understand the needs and services of health and social care 
• Understand how the UK’s healthcare systems work
• Recognise the key challenges faces by the health and social care in the UK
• Demonstrate the various regulations relating to health and social care
• Become familiar with the seven health and social care principles
• Understand the role of personal hygiene and safety procedures in healthcare
• Demonstrate the key legislation governing health and social care in the UK
• Recognise the significance of diversity and equality in health and social care
• Identify and eliminate the potential barriers to equality and diversity
• Learn how to run an effective care home management system
• Understand the major social work theories and practice models
• Recognise the value of collaborative social work and the advantages it provides
• Understand how to create and maintain relationships in this field
• Recognise the aims and roles of the Safeguarding Adults Board 
• Determine the most essential criteria for achieving high-quality health and social care work in the United Kingdom
• Demonstrate the good practices for an adult social care worker
• Explore the career prospects and benefits of working as a social and healthcare worker
• Know how to kickstart your career as a social and healthcare worker

Recognised Accreditation

This Health and Social Care Level 5 Course is accredited by Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM). The IPHM is an Accreditation Board that offers an international and worldwide accreditation to Training Providers. An accreditation by the Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) is a guarantee of quality and expertise.

CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. 

CPD and IPHM certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this Health and Social Care Level 5 Course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.

Accredited by The CPD Certification Service                           International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)

Entry Requirements

• There are no academic entry requirements for this Health and Social Care Level 5 Course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. 
• However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.

Assessment Method  

This Health and Social Care Level 5 Course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%.

Valuable Certification  

Certificate of Completion 

On completion of the Health and Social Care Level 5 Course, you will be eligible to obtain your free PDF certificate of course completion. However, it is recommended that you should have a CPD & IPHM accredited certificate or a Quality License Scheme endorsed certificate and transcript that is valued by employers in the UK and globally.

Certificate of Achievement  

CPD UK and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement 

On successful completion of the Health and Social Care Level 5 Course, you will be eligible to order your CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) as proof of your new skill. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. The certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.

Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme

After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to obtain  Health and Social Care Level 5 Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.

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