Module Details

Module Code: n/a
Full Title: Leadership and People Management for Social Care
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 10
Module Owner::
  • Annaleigh Margey
  • Emma McCaffrey
Departments: Humanities
Module Description: This module aims to introduce students to the core theories and concepts of Leadership and People Management. Students will learn about effective leadership and people management strategies and how to apply these within the field of social care, thus developing and enhancing their own leadership style.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Analyse different leadership theories and practices relevant to the social care sector and own organisation.
MLO2 Critically analyse the role of people management in reaching organisational goals, and encouraging innovation and change.
MLO3 Evaluate leadership and collaborative skills to the management of people and teams within the organisation.
MLO4 Justify leadership competencies and actions.
MLO5 Critically assess own skills and development needs as a leader in the social care sector.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Leadership Theories
Understanding Different Leadership Perspectives: Servant Leadership, Trait approach, Behavioural approach, Situational approach, Relational approach, Distributed leadership, Authentic Leadership, Ethical Leadership, Critical Leadership, Systems Leadership, Innovative Leadership. Trauma Informed Leadership.
Role of the Leader
The role of the leader in a social care setting. Organisational vision, values and purpose. Organisational Culture. The leaders role in creativity, innovation and change management. Influencing and negotiation.
Leadership vs Management
Differences between leadership and management. Choice of style. How and why leadership and management styles and skills may need to be adapted to address different situations.
People Management
Recruitment and selection. Performance management and dealing with underperformance. Conflict management. Reward strategies. Health & well-being: recognising signs of burnout and the effect on individual, team and service users. Techniques to overcome.
Leading the Team
Building and leading effective teams. Understanding motivation. Team working, team selection, formation, roles and benefits. Promoting resilience and strategies for maintaining well-being. Fostering a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. Managing and working with a diverse and multidisciplinary team with social care principles. Managing diverse personalities.
Leader as a coach
Coaching, listening skills and emotional intelligence. Positive psychology and strengths based approach to leadership and management. Practical coaching session.
Self-Leadership
Developing self-awareness of own leadership style, leadership characteristics, strengths and development areas. Diagnostics to help self-awareness. Developing as a reflective leader. Reflective practice, journaling. Continuous Professional Development. Seeking and responding to feedback. Long and short term career planning. Personal values, ethics, resilience and self-care. Leading without a title.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will be required to complete guided
reflections during the semester and produce a CPD plan.
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
An integrated assessment with the module Management for Social Care. The essay will review a management and leadership topic, with separate questions for each module. Word count approximately 2500-3000 words.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will be required to complete guided reflections during the semester and produce a CPD plan.
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
An integrated assessment with the module Management for Social Care. The essay will review a management and leadership topic, with separate questions for each module. Word count approximately 2500-3000 words.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture-led sessions to expand on the introduction of key concepts, tutorials and discussions. This module will use a blended delivery format, using both face-to-face and asynchronous delivery. Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact Pre-reading required prior to lecturer, also completion of diagnostics. Participation in online forums. Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact Students will be expected to complete additional research and reflection on the topic areas. Recommendations on further readings will be provided. Every Week 10.00 10
Total Weekly Learner Workload 18.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture-led sessions to expand on the introduction of key concepts, tutorials and discussions. This module will use a blended delivery format, using both face-to-face and asynchronous delivery. Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact Pre-reading required prior to lecturer, also completion of diagnostics. Participation in online forums. Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact Students will be expected to complete additional research and reflection on the topic areas. Recommendations on further readings will be provided. Every Week 10.00 10
Total Weekly Learner Workload 18.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Terri Salt. (2022), Effective Leadership in Health and Social Care, Pavilion Publishing and Media Limited, p.288, [ISBN: 9781803880693].
  • Ronan Carbery,Christine Cross. (2018), Human Resource Management, Bloomsbury Publishing, p.365, [ISBN: 9781352004038].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • David Stanley. (2019), Values-Based Leadership in Healthcare, SAGE, p.176, [ISBN: 9781526489678].
  • Peter G. Northouse. (2020), Introduction to Leadership, Sage Publications, Incorporated, p.432, [ISBN: 1544351593].
  • John Edmonstone. Systems Leadership in Health and Social Care, [ISBN: 9780429487415].
  • Rick Hanson,Forrest Hanson. (2018), Resilient, Rider, p.279, [ISBN: 9781846045813].
  • Anne-Marie Brady. (2010), Leadership & Management in the Irish Health Service, Gill Education, p.372, [ISBN: 9780717146130].
  • Zöe Van Zwanenberg. (2010), Leadership in Social Care, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, p.242, [ISBN: 9781843109693].
  • Gillian Ruch,Danielle Turney,Adrian Ward. (2018), Relationship-based Social Work, 2nd. 13, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Philadelphia, [ISBN: 9781785922534].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Edmonstone, John Duncan. (2020), Beyond healthcare leadership? The imperative for health and social care systems., Leadership in Health Services, 33 (4), [ISSN: 1751-187].
  • Mahon, Daryl. (2021), Trauma-informed servant leadership in health and social care settings., Mental Health & Social Inclusion, 25(3), p.306, [ISSN: 2042-8308].
  • Vito, Rosemary. (2020), Social work leadership revisited: participatory versus directive approaches during service system transformation., Journal of Social Work Practice, 34(1), [ISSN: 0265-0533].
  • Schaub, Jason; Hewison, Alistair; Haworth, Simon; Miller, Robin. (2022), Leadership Model for Social Work: Drawing on Health Care to Inform Social Work Leadership., British Journal of Social Work, 52(5), [ISSN: 0045-3102].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • de Saxe Zerden, Lisa Cadet, Tamara J.; Galambos, Colleen; Jones, Barbara. (2020), Social Work's Commitment and Leadership to Address Social Determinants of Health and Integrate Social Care into Health Care., Journal of Health & Human Services Administration, Vol. 43 Issue 3, p.309, [ISSN: 978184310].
  • Mahon, Daryl. (2021), Can using a servant-leadership model of supervision mitigate against burnout and secondary trauma in the health and social care sector?, Leadership in Health Services, 34(2), p.198, [ISSN: 1751-1879].
Other Resources
  • Website, DkIT Careers Hub. Profiling for Success - personality profiles for self-awareness, Team Focus,
    https://teamfocus.co.uk/