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HSP203: Management in Care

Module Title Management in Care
Module Code HSP203
Module Tutor Mark Wagstaff
School Institute of Education and Public Services
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites While taking this module you must pass CYP233 or pass HSP233 or pass MHP233 or pass HH214
Restrictions None
Brief Description

This module aims to support the development of first line management skills in those aspiring to, or seeking to improve, this area of their work. It is one of three modules that address the key underpinning knowledge and skills defined in the Management and Leadership Award for children's or adults' services. This module concentrates on the management of activities and resources – human and material. This module is mapped to the National Occupational Standards.
Indicative Syllabus

This module will cover the following topics:

  • introductory theory or management and organisation theory including systems and contingency management, organisation of functions;
  • leadership style and the way that this contributes to an open and participatory style;
  • methods of work allocation and workload management;
  • team performance and ways of enhancing this;
  • change management;
  • the fundamentals of budget management;
  • the fundamentals of project management and business planning.
Learning Outcomes i. Knowledge and Understanding
 On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
a) Explain the systems and contingency theories of management as applied to the private, public and voluntary sectors;
b) Identify the leadership style, team and communication processes necessary for the maintenance of an environment that protects and safeguards service users and staff whilst encouraging their participation, development and rights (Role B Unit 6, Role A Unit 1, HSCL4U9, C13, D2);
c) Design ways of managing the development and direction of new provision including the establishment of a business plan (Role A Unit 2, Role D Unit 19 A4);
d) Examine processes needed for the preparation of a budget and the management of financial resources (Role D Unit 20, B3);


ii. Skills
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) Use a spreadsheet for a business application;
b) Plan in the context of business activity;
c) Demonstrate leadership skills.
Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact:  20% (lectures, workshops and tutorials)
Student directed learning: 60%
Work based learning: 20%

Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Portfolio: 3000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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