Module Title:Management for Social Care
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures, discussions, case studies,group learning reading and problem solving. Students are also required to collaborate on reading and project work as part of independent study
Module Aim: The aim of the course is to develop a student's knowledge and understanding of relevant management theories and the main functions of management in social care. The course also aims to develop an awareness of the processes involved in managing and supervising staff in a social care environment.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Analyse and critically apply a range of management theories to the manager's role and functions in a variety of social care settings. D1; p9,p14, p17,p22 D2. p2, p3,p10,p11p 16. D3; p8, p9, p11,. D4; p3, p5,p6. D5. p6, p8, p18
LO2 Analyse the principles and systems used in planning, operation and evaluation of the general and project management processes. D1; p1, p2, p3, p4, p5, p7, p9, p13, p16, p17, p19, p21, D2; p.3, p6, p.8, p10, p12, p13, p14, p16, D3; p1, p2, p4, p5, p6, p7, p8m, p9, p10, p11, p12, p13, p15, D4; p2, p5, p6 D5; p2, p3, p6, p14, p15, p18.
LO3 Critically apply theories of team functioning and development to a management context in social care environments.D1; p11, p14, p17, D2; p10, p11, p12, p13, p14, p15, p16 D5;p13
LO4 Apply Human Resource Managment Principles in supporting, motivating and supervising staff. D1; p1, p6, p7, p8, p10, p11, p12, p13, p14, p17, p21, p23. D2; p10, p11, p12, p13, p14, p15, p16, D3; p8, p9, p11, p12, p13, p14, D4; p2, p4, p5, p6. D5; p17
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
8099 PRTC H2424 Supervised Professional Practice 1
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Role Of A Manager In Social Care Services
• The functions of management • The Social Care/Community Development Context D1; p1, p3,p4,p5, p6, p7, p9, p10, p13, p16, p17, p18, D2; p6, p7, p9, p10, p11, p12, p13, p14, p15, p16, D3; p2, p3, p5, p6, p7, p8, p9, p10, p11, p12, p13,p14, p15D4 p2, p5, p6 D5; p8, p11, p12, p13, p14, p15, p18.
Motivation
• Motivation • Motivating and empowering staff D1; p3, p6, p7, p8, p9, p11, p21, p23, D2; p10, p11, p13, p16, D3; p9, p14, D4; p2, p3, p4, p5, p6, D5; p9, p11, p18, p19
Teams And Groups
• Team roles and team building • Working in groups and group leadership • Supervision as a process D1; p11, p17, p18, p21, p22, p23, D2; p9, p10, p12, p13, p14, p15,p16, D4; p2, p3, p5, D5; p18, p19. • Supervision in groups and teams • Management strategies for developing a team approach in social care settings
Human Resource Management
• Recruitment and selection of staff • Selection procedures • Performance review • Staff Training and development D1; p1, p4, p6, p7,p9, p16, D2; p10, p14, p15, p16, D3; p7, p9, p13, p14, p15, D4; p2, p3, p5, p6 D5; p14, p18
Assessment Breakdown%
Project50.00%
Practical50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other Critical discussion in application of managment theories. D1 -P3 P5 P9 P17 P23 D2 - P2 P3 P10 P11 P 16 D3 - P8 P 9 P11 D4 P2 P 5 P 6 D5 - P4 P6 P8 P18 1,2,3,4 50.00 n/a
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Project/ case study - Development of skills and competencies relevant to all areas of management D1: P 1,3,4,5,7,9,11,12,17, 19, 21, 23. D2: P3,6,7,8,10,11,12,14,16, D3: P1,5,6,7,8,9,11,13,14 D4: P 2,5,6 D5: P 2,4,8,18 2,3,4 50.00 n/a
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 15 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Estimated Learner Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 5.33
Tutorial 15 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Total Hours 125.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 1.50
Total Hours 1.50
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_HHSST_D Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies 3 Mandatory