Qualification Specification - Cache

Section 2: About this qualificationIntroduction to this qualificationThis qualification, which replaces the Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care Leadership andManagement in Care Services, is nationally recognised and is based on the Health and SocialCare National Occupational Standards (NOS). The NOS, assessment principles andqualification structure are owned by the Sector Skills Council, Skills for Care and Development.Children and Young People’s Management PathwayThe aim of the Children and Young People’s Management pathway is to guide and assess theknowledge and skills relating to the Children and Young People’s senior workforce. If you workin the Children and Young People’s sector in a managerial role, this is the ideal qualification foryou. You may be looking to develop your career, possibly into management within the broadercontext of the Children and Young People’s sector.The list of those who would benefit from this course is long and varied; you might also be anassistant or deputy manager, or a manager who has not yet achieved a recognised vocationalqualification at this level.Work Settings and Job RolesExamples of some of the settings:• residential services for children and young people• portage services for children and young people• day services for children and families• assessment centres for children and young people• contact centres for children and young people.Learners undertaking the Level 5 Diploma (Children and Young People’s ManagementPathway) would be working in job roles such as:• Manager• Deputy Manager• Assistant Unit Manager• Assistant Manager.© CACHE 2013 Version 6.0 12