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Short Course MANAGEMENT CPD
Skills For Care Programmers – Funding Available
These programmes are practical continuing professional (CPD) modules aimed at registered and other managers currently working in adult care services. They are virtual workshop based and also permit managers to benefit from important networking opportunities by participating in these.
These programmes are currently fully funded by Skills for Care.
Quick FAQs
Audience: Registered managers
Length: 0.5 – 1 day
Contents:
Performance management
Motivating staff
Leading for positive behaviour
Audience: Registered managers
Length: 0.5 – 1 day
Contents:
Understanding your own role
Resilience and tackling isolation
Time management
Audience: Registered managers
Length: 0.5 – 1 day
Contents:
Embedding culture
Making the link to values
Managing / supporting change
These programmes are designed with the succession planning in mind, to ensure that your service continues to provide well-led, consistent quality care, both today and in the future. These programmes are currently fully funded by Skills for Care.
Audience: Registered managers and other operational managers
Length: 4 days
Contents:
The Well-led programme is grounded in the reality of social care delivery and has been developed in partnership with registered managers familiar with the day-today challenges of leading a care team. It is underpinned by models of leadership that can be practically applied to deliver change and promote best practice.
Module 1: Know yourself – looking inwards
Module 2: Leading a successful service – looking around
Module 3: Leading high performing teams – looking sideways
Module 4: Leading in and beyond the boundaries of your service – looking outwards
Audience: Deputy and aspiring managers
Length: 5 days
Contents:
The Lead to Succeed programme teaches how successful behaviours and practical strategies can support aspiring leaders in their day to day work, as well as considering how they could implement these behaviours and strategies, now and in the future.
Module 1: Successful behaviour for leaders and managers
Module 2: Developing a positive culture
Module 3: Effective supervision
Module 4: Leading and managing the process of change
Module 5: Leading and supporting the inspection process
Audience: Registered managers and other managers working in adult social care services.
Length: 5 days
Contents:
The learning programme is grounded in the reality of social care delivery and takes a practical look at how to influence and implement the necessary changes to meet current and future challenges and service needs in health and social care.
Module 1: Leading and managing the process of change
Module 2: Facilitating change sensitively and building resilience
Module 3: Successful leadership skills and behaviours
Module 4: Managing hard to reach colleagues
Module 5: Improving personal effectiveness and time management
| Cohort 1 | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Led | 23rd January 2024 | 30th January 2024 | 5th February 2024 | 12th February 2024 | 10am – 2pm | |
| Leading Change | 24th January 2024 | 31st January 2024 | 7th February 2024 | 13th February 2024 | 20th February 2024 | 10am – 2pm |
| Lead to Succeed | 25th January 2024 | 1st February 2024 | 8th February 2024 | 21st February 2024 | 29th February 2024 | 10am – 2pm |
| Understanding Performance Management | 26th January 2024 | 10am – 2pm | ||||
| Understanding Workplace Culture | 2nd February 2024 | 10am – 2pm | ||||
| Understanding Self Management | 9th February 2024 | 10am – 2pm | ||||
| Cohort 2 | ||||||
| Well Led | 26th February 2024 | 4th March 2024 | 12th March 2024 | 18th March 2024 | 10am – 2pm | |
| Leading Change | 28th February 2024 | 5th March 2024 | 13th March 2024 | 19th March 2024 | 26th March 2024 | 10am – 2pm |
| Lead to Succeed | 29th February 2024 | 6th March 2024 | 14th March 2024 | 21st March 2024 | 27th March | 10am – 2pm |
| Understanding Performance Management | 23rd February 2024 | 10am – 2pm | ||||
| Understanding Workplace Culture | 1st March 2024 | 10am – 2pm | ||||
| Understanding Self Management | 8th March 2024 | 10am – 2pm | ||||
| Cohort 3 | ||||||
| Understanding Self Management | 22nd March | 10am – 2pm |
Enquire Now
Please fill in the form below and a member of our team will be in contact with you to discuss your enquiry
Start Date:
Enrolment Anytime
Course Length
Half-Day to 5 Days
Location:
Remote Flexible Tutor/Assessor Support
Funding:
Funding Available (Enquire)
Availability:
UK Coverage
Learners
Above National Average
Employers Recommend
Learner Satisfaction Rate
Registered Managers Enrolled
If the support moving forward is anything like the enrolment process then I will be very happy.
Special Thanks:
A huge thank you to my tutor, Faye Welch, for her amazing support and guidance throughout the course. Her feedback was always detailed and encouraging, she really helped me build my confidence. I truly appreciate her dedication and patience!
Would I Recommend It?
Absolutely, I would recommend this course to anyone looking to build a career in health and Social care, especially those who need flexible learning.
I recently completed my Level 5 Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management in Adult Care with Access Skills Ltd, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the very beginning, their support was exceptional.
What stood out to me was the initial assessment — I originally planned to enroll for the Level 3 program, but after a thorough review of my background and qualifications, Access Skills recommended I go straight to Level 5. This recognition of my potential gave me a great sense of confidence and motivation.
Though I wasn’t thrilled about having to take the English and Mathematics proficiency tests, the encouragement and support I received made all the difference. Deborah Wyber was fantastic in helping me prepare for the Mathematics test, and thanks to her guidance, I passed on my first attempt. Sarb Relihan supported me with English lessons, and beyond that, she shared invaluable advice on work-life balance — guidance that helped me push through a challenging period in my life.
A special mention goes to Karen Everitt, whose support was truly exceptional. She closely monitored my progress, consistently checked in with me, and helped me develop strategies to balance work, family, and studies. At one point, when I was struggling to keep up, Karen arranged back-to-back catch-up sessions and set realistic deadlines, keeping me focused and on track. Without her timely intervention, I doubt I would have completed the program as efficiently as I did.
Katherine Oglesby played a pivotal role in my journey. From the very start, she recognized my potential and went above and beyond to ensure I had the resources and support I needed. Every session with Katherine was eye-opening — she always had useful links, documents, and advice to share, helping me prepare thoroughly for each stage of the program. Her guidance leading up to my End-Point Assessment was invaluable, and I’m proud to say I passed on my first attempt.
Overall, Access Skills Ltd provided me with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to achieve my qualification — a significant step toward my goal of advancing in the care sector. Their team is professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in their learners’ success. The program, though initially daunting as I was new to care, became more manageable with the support sessions, webinars, tripartite meetings, workshops, and learner support systems.
I highly recommend Access Skills Ltd to anyone looking to grow their career in health and social care. Thank you to the entire team for being such a crucial part of my professional journey!
