Law and Governance for Social Care Managers

Module Details

Module Code: n/a
Full Title: Law and Governance for Social Care Managers
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner::
  • Annaleigh Margey
  • Aoife Watters
Departments: Humanities
Module Description: This module will develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the legal and regulatory framework within which social care managers operate. Students will be equipped to identify and apply the regulatory laws that they may encounter in various workplace settings within social care. This module will enable students to function as professional social care managers and to recognise and evaluate the responsibilities of social care managers. Students will also develop their knowledge of managing social care services within a human rights framework.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Apply knowledge about the social care regulatory requirements to effectively participate as a manager within the sector.
MLO2 Identify and evaluate the role and function of regulatory law within society and its impact upon key stakeholders impacting upon the social care environment.
MLO3 Explain the legal relationship and role between social care and the relevant supervisory and enforcement bodies.
MLO4 Identify and analyse regulatory risks that may impact upon the sector and guide appropriate responses within the parameters of applicable laws.
MLO5 Interpret how specific legislation provides an appropriate response, imposing requirements to adhere to specified standards so as to ensure best practice and outcomes.
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
Regulatory Environment
Health Act 2007. Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, as amended. The importance of record keeping. Relevant policies. CORU and HIQA.
Health and Safety
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, as amended. Role of the Health and Safety Authority.
Employment Law
Employment Law relevant to Social Care Managers. Statutory employment protection. Employment equality legislation. Role of the Workplace Commission. Protected Disclosures legislation.
Human Rights based legislation and best practice.
Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015. Adult Safeguarding policy and legislation. Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty. Relevant international human rights law. Office of Decision Support Services.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work50.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will complete a written piece of work that explores issues covered in the module and apply them to a case scenario.

This assessment will allow students to explore and deepen their knowledge of the various practice issues covered in the module and apply them to a case scenario. This shall be c.3000 words.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Final Exam
This will be a two-hour terminal exam.

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will complete a written piece of work that explores issues covered in the module and apply them to a case scenario.

This assessment will allow students to explore and deepen their knowledge of the various practice issues covered in the module and apply them to a case scenario. This shall be c.3000 words.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
Final Exam
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 No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ailbhe Murphy. (2017), Employment Law, 2nd. Bloomsbury professional, Dublin.
  • Mary Faulkner. (2018), Essentials of Labour Law, 3rd. Clarus Press, Dublin.
  • Neville Cox. (2022), Employment Law in Ireland, 2nd. Clarus Press, Dublin.
  • Joseph Kinsella. (2012), Health, Safety and Welfare Law in Ireland, 2nd. Gill & Macmillan, Dublin.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Marguerite Bolger,Claire Bruton,Cliona Kimber. (2022), Employment Equality Law, 2nd. [ISBN: 9780414098510].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • HIQA & Mental Health Commission. (2019), National Standards for Adult Safeguarding, Policy.
  • Law Reform Commission. (2020), A Regulatory Framework for Adult Safeguarding.
Other Resources