Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector at a managerial level.
This qualification is valid to enhance career opportunities in the leadership and management of health and social care organisations worldwide due to its recognition and accreditation.
International Accreditation and Equivalence
Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is regulated by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) regulator in England, UK and it is awarded by OTHM Qualifications Awarding Organisation. Qualification Accreditation Number: 610/1537/4
The qualification has the following accreditation and equivalence.
- England and Europe: Regulated to Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF) at Level 5.
- Wales: Qualification (RQF Level 5) is equivalent to Credit and Qualification Framework for Wales at Level 5
- Scotland: Qualification (RQF Level 5) is equivalent to The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Frame (SCQF) Level 9/8
- Ireland: Qualification (RQF Level 5) is equivalent to the National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland at Level 7/6
- Higher Education in the UK: Qualification (RQF Level 5) is equivalent to the Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Level 5
Learning Objectives of the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
At the end of the qualification, learners will be able to
- Lead and manage operations of the health and social care organisation in the public or private sector
- Understand the main features and outcomes of partnership working
- Understand the legal framework, regulations, policies and procedures that support the safeguarding and protecting of vulnerable individuals.
- Understand the importance of partnerships working to protect vulnerable individuals.
- Understand approaches to health education and plan a health promotion initiative.
- Supervise and manage team performance.
- Become an expert in researching health and social care for product and service improvement.
Course Structure
Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a 120-credit qualification based on only six units. Each unit has 20 credits.
Unit 01 - Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care
This unit aims to provide learners with the underpinning skills and knowledge required to develop productive and new partnership opportunities within their own and other organisations.
Unit 02 - Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
This unit aims to provide learners with a thorough understanding of the legal framework for safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals, developing the knowledge and skills required to manage staff and developing staff understanding of this critical area.
Unit 03 - Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing
This unit will develop learners understanding of approaches to health education and the methods that are used to identify health inequalities. Theoretical models using health education to bring about behaviour change will be examined and learners will be able to design a health education campaign.
Unit 04 - Team Management in Health and Social Care
This module aims for the learner to show that they can lead and supervise a team and develop their performance in the health and social care setting.
Unit 05- Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care
This unit aims to develop learners’ ability to provide professional supervision to staff and support them in enhancing skills and performance.
Unit 06 - Research in Health and Social Care
This unit aims to introduce learners to the research process, the methods, and types of research whilst conducting a small-scale study.
Do you need to be on the job to study this qualification?
It is not mandatory to be on the job to study this qualification.
How will you study?
Our learning portal will be available to you to study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile, or Tablet anytime in a flexible way to study entirely online.
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods include assignments. There are no exams in this course. You will write assignments for each unit and submit them to the tutor for marking.
Results and Certificate
Learners must complete six units successfully and achieve 120 credits Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management by OTHM Awarding Organisation in partnership with Cambridge Management and Leadership School.
Who is this course for?
This qualification is designed for individuals aspiring to pursue a managerial career in the health and social care sector. It equips learner for various managerial roles in health and social care organisations, including positions (not an exhaustive list) such as supervisor, team leader, case manager, care administrator, and residential care manager. Furthermore, it can lead to nursing careers that entail management responsibilities. Graduates will find opportunities in both the public and private sectors, making this qualification suitable for those seeking career advancement in senior management and leadership within health and social care.
This qualification is also suitable for learners for a variety of purposes, for example
- a career change to the health and social care sector or
- employment in health and social care
- personal and professional development or
- job progression and
- further education study at Level 6 or Level 7 in Health and Management.
Apply to this Qualification
There are three ways to apply for this course.
(1) Purchase the course from this link - Click Here. or
(2) Purchase the course on a Monthly payment plan - Click Here or
(3) Complete the admission application form - Click Here
Once we receive your application or purchase order number, we will contact you with an offer/admission letter and instructions to complete the enrolment before you start the course.
Just want to know how the maximum and minimum time one has to take studying?
The minimum duration is 6 months while the maximum duration can be 12 months. In some circumstances, we can offer up to 18-24 months without any extra charges.
Hi there,
I would really like some more information on your level 5 diploma course in health and social care.
I’m currently a senior support worker and would love to get some more qualifications behind me.
Kind regards,
Kelsey
How do I get the diploma after completing the 6 assignments
Once you get marks of all units, it goes through several quality assurance checks with no timescale. Board of quality assurer within the college validate marks to confirm your grades – that takes 4-6 weeks. Once you pass the units, the quality assurance reports along with all marked work goes through the awarding body to complete its checks (estimated time could be 1 week to 4 weeks). These are regulated qualification mandatory compliance checks as per the assessment policy available in your dashboard. Overall timescale is quicker than estimated mentioned above.
Can i enroll to this course directly without having level 4
Yes you can we expect experience if you dont hold level 4 qualification.
How do i upload my assignments?
It should be emailed to qa@cmls-global.com, further information is given in your unit lesson.
What is the entry requirements
Level 4 or an equivalent qualification in care or any highest level qualification e.g. degree in any other subject.
Hi
I am MBA qualified, can i take level 5 without completing level4?
Yes you can apply.
This is to do online isn’t it?
Yes
Would I be eligible to take this course as my roles for the last 20+ years have been within the cleaning and FM management sectors.
I am looking for a change in career and have been looking in to this area for a year or two now.
Yes you are eligible for this course.
Can i do this course on campus not online?
This is only available to study online. On campus courses are listed – https://www.cmls.org.uk/campus-courses/
What is the required referencing style? I saw that it’s written Harvard but is it the Harvard Cite them Right style which is commonly used in UK universities or the US Harvard style? If i use the Harvard Cite them Right style would my grades be affected?
You can use any, as long as the work is cited, it is accepted. Here is a guide – https://www.cmls.org.uk/in-text-citations-and-references-using-harvard/
Hello,
Can you kindly mark Level 5 in Health and Social Care Management as completed ? I have received my qualification on the 19th of August, it has been issued by OTHM, Thank you.
We will send you the course completion Certificate shortly in this month while your certificates were already issued on 19th August 2025.
I have a level 3 qualification, can I enroll?
Yes, you must have experience for at least 3 years.
I have almost 2 years experience as a carer as well as a bachelors and master’s degree in business management. Will I be able to apply to this course?
Yes you can apply for this course.
I have a HND (Higher National Diploma) in secretarial administration from my country, I have a Level 3 Diploma in Adult care and I have been a support worker for almost 4 years now and currently a Team Leader (18 months on the role) can I enrol for the Level 5 health and social care management please?
Yes you are eligible to Apply for this course.
What is the difference between the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, and the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Both qualifications have different unit structure, that is the only difference.
Can I work as a registered manager with this qualification?
I have done both compulsory and optional as stipulated in the app, they marked them, sent to me that i have completed the level three nvq in health and social care, paid all my fees, and i have more than four years as healthcare support worker in both private and NHS. in addition i have two Master degree in business field; one in uk and another one in Nigeria. Can i start Level 5 NVQ in health and social care now.
After our assignments have been marked and passed. Do we receive a certificate posted out to our registered house address, or do we receive an e-copy certificate?
Once you have successfully completed the course and all quality assurance checks, OTHM (Awarding Body) will provide you with lifetime access to its secure certification portal, where your certificate and transcript will be published. You can download, print and securely share your certificate with employers or third parties, who can also verify it using the QR-code verification facility. You can also request a physical hard copy to be delivered to your registered address in the UK or overseas.