Lead Digital Change in Adult Social Care

Technology is playing an increasingly important role across adult social care. From digital care records and data-led decision making to new technologies that support better outcomes, leaders and managers need the confidence and knowledge to lead change effectively.

The Highfield Level 5 Award in Understanding Leadership in Adult Social Care (RQF) is designed for leaders and managers working within adult social care who want to strengthen their leadership capability and develop greater confidence in using technology to improve care services.

Fully Funded Through LDSS

Eligible learners may be able to access this qualification fully funded through the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS).

This means eligible adult social care employers can support their staff to complete this recognised Level 5 qualification without having to meet the full cost of the training themselves.

Training is delivered by Pathway Group, with funding accessed through the LDSS route subject to eligibility and availability.

Who is this qualification for?

This programme is ideal for people working in leadership or management roles within adult social care, including:

• Registered Managers

• Deputy Managers

• Team Leaders

• Service Managers

• Senior Care Professionals

• Quality and Compliance Leads

• Digital or Transformation Champions

• Aspiring Managers progressing into leadership roles

What will you learn?

The qualification focuses on how leadership, technology and data can support better care and continuous improvement.

Topics include:

• The use of technology and data in adult social care

• Implementing technology within adult social care services

• Leading change, learning and improvement

• Working with and learning from stakeholders

• Planning, assessing and selecting new technology for use within care settings

• Legal requirements and the governance of data within an organisation

Develop Your Confidence as a Digital Leader

On completion of the qualification, learners will have greater confidence and capability to lead the use of technology within care services.

The programme can support leaders to:

• Drive digital improvement within their organisation

• Support colleagues to build confidence with technology

• Lead a positive culture of learning and continuous improvement

• Improve the quality of services and outcomes for people drawing on care and support

• Introduce and manage technological change more effectively

Qualification Details

• Qualification: Highfield Level 5 Award in Understanding Leadership in Adult Social Care (RQF)
• Qualification Number: 610/5276/0
• Assessment: Portfolio of Evidence
• Total Qualification Time: 120 hours
• Guided Learning Hours: 100 hours

The qualification is assessed through a portfolio of evidence rather than a traditional final examination, allowing learners to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding throughout the programme.

Delivered by Pathway Group

Pathway Group supports individuals and organisations to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to progress.

Our delivery approach is focused on making learning practical and relevant, helping learners apply their development directly within their role and organisation.

As a Highfield-approved centre, Pathway Group can deliver this regulated and industry-recognised qualification to adult social care professionals.

Could Your Training Be Fully Funded?

If you work within adult social care, you may be eligible to complete this qualification through LDSS funding.

Enquiry today and our team will check your eligibility and talk you through:

• LDSS funding eligibility

• The qualification and course structure

• Upcoming start dates

• How the programme is delivered

• Employer requirements

• What you need to do to enrol

Take the next step in your leadership development and build the confidence to lead digital change within adult social care.