Tutor Support Included
Learning remotely doesn’t mean you’re on your own! You’ll be able to message your tutor through our industry-leading learning platform.
Flexible Payment Options
Enrol today from £150 deposit & spread the cost over 6 months.
Learn At Your Own Pace
Study wherever and whenever you want. You’ll have access to your course for two years so you can fit your learning around your other commitments.
Overview
The Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is an advanced qualification, comparable to an undergraduate degree, intended for persons seeking to develop into senior leadership and managerial positions within the health and social care industry. This curriculum enhances previous knowledge and solidifies strategic management, operational leadership, and decision-making skills. It equips learners to assume responsibility for leading teams, managing services, and enhancing care delivery within healthcare organisations, social care settings, and community-based environments.
Benefits of Doing a Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Course Online
- Flexible Study: Obtain knowledge at your own speed from any location globally, with 24/7 access to digital educational resources via an online platform.
- University Progression: After obtaining this certificate, learners may advance to a Level 7 Diploma or a corresponding postgraduate track, ultimately culminating in a master’s degree, contingent upon university admission criteria.
- Career Opportunities: Cultivate the sophisticated leadership and management competencies needed for senior positions, including Service Manager, Care Home Deputy Manager, Health Services Coordinator, or Clinical Team Leader.
- Work and Study Balance: Ideal for working professionals, enabling you to maintain employment while pursuing education and directly applying newfound information to your existing position.
- Cost-effective: Reduce travel and lodging expenses via adaptable online learning alternatives and budget-friendly payment schemes.
- No exams: Assessment is conducted through assignments and practical projects, allowing you to exhibit your knowledge via real-world application instead of conventional tests.
Course Delivery
The qualification is delivered fully online through:
- Virtual Learning Platform: Access to study materials and resources 24/7.
- Tutor Support: Regular guidance via email, online forums,
- Independent Study: Learners study at their own pace with structured guidance.
- Obtain assignment: marking and feedback.
- Online Assessments: Assignments, projects, and portfolios submitted on LSM.
- Acquire: Assignment briefing, study lesson plan
- Receive excellent-quality study notes.
- Collaborative Learning: Discussion boards and group activities with other learners.
- Receive dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
Course Fees
All course fees, including payment plans and the awarding body registration fee, must be fully settled by the learner before certification can be issued.
Modules
The Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120.
Unit 1: Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care
- Be able to plan for their progression as a health and social care manager.
- Be able to develop own skills and understanding in relation to working with others in health and social care practice.
Unit 2: Managing Quality in Health and Social Care Settings
- Understand perspectives of quality in health and social care services.
- Understand the efficacy of systems, policies and procedures in health and social care services.
Unit 3: Principles of Leadership and Management
- Understand theories of leadership and management relevant to the health and social care sector.
- Understand the development and effectiveness of teams in the health and social care sector.
Unit 4: Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Settings
- Understand how health and safety legislation is implemented in health and social care settings.
- Understand the role of risk assessment in health and social care service provision.
Unit 5 : Resource Management in Health and Social Care
- Understand factors involved in human resource planning in health and social care organisations.
- Understand recruitment and retention aspects in health and social care.
Unit 6 :Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals
- Understand the relevance of research within health and social care contexts.
- Understand research approaches in health care contexts.
Entry Requirements
- Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification as recognised by UK NARIC
- Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
Qualifications
OTHM's objective is the creation and conferral of high-quality certifications that combine strict educational requirements and professional relevance. OTHM is acknowledged as an Awarding Organisation by Ofqual, the qualifications regulator for England, guaranteeing that all its programmes adhere to high regulatory standards. OTHM aligns with worldwide quality frameworks, allowing global recognition of its certifications while ensuring consistency, integrity, and excellence in its awarding processes.
Assessment requirements
- Assessment is via assignment submission only.
- No Exams
Average completion timeframe
- The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 6- 9 months.
- Learners are granted a maximum of two years’ access to complete the course from the date of enrolment.
Progression – Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management OTHM
Successful completion of the qualification allows learners to progress in several ways:
1. Higher Education
• A master’s degree, such as an MBA or MSc in Health and Social Care Management at a recognised UK or international university.
• Postgraduate qualifications in related fields such as public health, social work, or healthcare administration are also acceptable.
• Doctorate-level study (PhD or DBA), depending on university entry requirements.
2. Employment Opportunities
Individuals who attain the Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management may advance into various senior and advanced managerial positions within health and social care organisations.
These may include:
- Care Home Administrator
- Senior Healthcare Administrator
- Service Administrator or Registered Administrator
- Health Services Coordinator
- Clinical or Non-Clinical Team Supervisor
- Policy Consultant or Quality Assurance Director
- Social Care Service Administrator
- Operations Director in health and social care environments
This Diploma provides learners with the leadership, strategic, and operational competencies necessary for team management, service delivery oversight, and organisational enhancement within the sector.
Available from as little as
£150 for 5 Months
£250 Deposit
Single checkout for
£900
You'll have access to all of your study materials and have tutor support throughout your studies. PLUS you'll have access to all of our on-demand content.
- Access to our learning platform
- Full tutor support
- Access to our on-demand content
- Study at your own pace
- Payment plans available
