Whilst this book is structured around the Leadership and Management for Care Services Award it will be useful to everyone with responsibility for leading and managing services for children and young people, even those who are not undertaking the Award.
As a brand new Award (replacing the Registered Managers Award) the Leadership and Management for Care Services Award is intended to be relevant for managers at different levels of seniority working in the wide variety of services which are developing as part of the Government’s transformation agenda.
There are six sections to the Guide:
Understanding the Award
This section gives clarification about the Leadership and Management Award, the types of evidence which a manager may be able to generate etc.
Exploring the Basic Principles
This section covers the holistic concepts which reoccur throughout the Award – for example, theory, legislation, advocacy and representation, ethical dilemmas and conflict resolution.
Manage and Develop Yourself and Your Workforce
Covering Unit A1 this section explores issues such as theories of leadership and management, self management, feedback, supervision, methods of workforce development, continuous improvement etc.
Lead and Manage Provision that Respects and Promotes Rights and Responsibilities
Covering Unit B1 this section explores issues around rights, responsibilities, abuse and self harm, safeguarding, outcomes focussed practice and active support.
Develop and Maintain Systems to Manage Risk and Comply with Health and Safety Requirements
Covering Unit C1 this section explores issues around health and safety, risk assessment, positive cultures, policies and procedures, safe and healthy environments, monitoring work practices.
Lead and Manage Effective Communication
Covering Unit E1 this section explores communication within organisations and with different organisations, professional jargon, written communication and confidentiality.
The book concludes with advice on ways to ‘lace’ the qualification together in terms of choosing appropriate optional units and using the holistic knowledge base covered in the Guide.
The adult services version of this book Leadership and Management for Care Services: A Straightforward Guide to the Award was the first publication specifically addressing the Award. This book is a best seller receiving very positive feedback.
