Module Title: | Management for Social Care |
Language of Instruction: | English |
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.
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8099 |
PRTC H2424 |
Supervised Professional Practice 1 |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 50.00% |
Practical | 50.00% |
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 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
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