SCT is offering the completely new Children, Young People and Families Manager Level 5 qualification specifically designed for management and leadership roles within children, young people and family’s settings. This course was only released in June 2018 and we expect it to be one of our most subscribed to courses of 2019.
As a Children, Young People and Family Manager you will ensure direction, alignment and commitment within your own practice, your team(s), your organisation and across partnerships to help children, young people and families aspire to do their best and achieve sustainable change. You will build teams, manage resources and lead new approaches to working practices that deliver improved outcomes and put the child, young person or family at the centre of practice.
You may work either as a Manager in Children's Residential Care or as a Children, Young People and Families Manager in the Community in a range of settings in local authorities, within health organisations, educational and early years settings or children's centres, as well as a wide range of private voluntary and community organisations. You could be solely responsible for the management of a team or service, or be part of a management team. To deliver effectively on a wide range of outcomes you will work on a multi-agency basis with professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, as well as team leaders and managers from your own organisation.
We have two pathways available within this Qualification available to you.
OPTION 1: Manager in Children's Residential Care
1a. Plays a leading role in developing the ethos of the home and creates a sense of purpose and clarity for the long term care and support of children and young people in residential care – If you select this pathway you will complete a Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare as part of the Apprenticeship
OPTION 2: Children, Young People and Families Manager within the Community
2a. Creates an environment that promotes partnership working within a specific working context (e.g. early years, youth, youth justice, family work, special educational needs and disability etc.) and builds consensus and support for improving outcomes together - If you select this pathway you will complete a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social care.
The apprenticeship involves developing knowledge and understanding of:
Built into the standard – you will undertake either the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care or the Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
You will complete Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English unless proof of acceptable exemptions can be provided.
For more detailed information regarding the contents of the Level 5 Family Manager Standard click here
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/children-young-people-families-manager/
You will undergo regular evaluation sessions with trainers and managers. This will enable you to practice key end assessment tasks, including Q&A sessions, practical observations, and professional discussions. Prepare for a final end point assessment, apprentices will be asked to complete a number of activities in-between visits to build confidence and competence in the knowledge, skills and behaviour areas.
End Point Assessment
The Situational Judgement Test is designed to test the thinking and approach of the apprentice in dealing with specific situations that are typical of the management and leadership of work within children, young people and families sector. It will highlight their competence in the knowledge and skills outlined in the standard. It should also demonstrate how they consider the decisions they make will impact on the outcomes for service users. It will enable the apprentice to demonstrate that they meet the behaviours within the standard and will allow for a demonstration of the apprentice's personal and professional approach to ethics and values.
The Competence Interview The purpose of the competence interview is to ensure that there is no plagiarism involved in the portfolio and that the apprentice understands and can explain the work presented in their portfolio. It is an opportunity for the assessor to discuss with the apprentice the content of the portfolio, allowing them to seek reassurance, where necessary, that the apprentice meets or exceeds the apprenticeship standard. The assessor must not asses the portfolio, but uses it to inform the questioning for the competence interview.
You will hold the most relevant qualification to your sector which is approved by OFSTED and has been written by the sector trailblazers.
Learners who complete this Level 5 Standard in Family Manager may choose to go onto further study at Degree level or higher.
You can apply for positions which require Registered Manager Status.
You will be provided with a log-in to the SCT website lending access to the course resources.
You will undergo regular evaluation sessions with trainers and managers. This will enable you to practice key end assessment tasks, including Q&A sessions, practical observations, and professional discussions. To prepare for a final end point assessment, you will also be asked to complete a number of activities in-between visits to build confidence and competence in the knowledge, skills and behaviour areas.
Do I need to be employed to do this course?
Yes, you do need to be employed in an appropriate job role and workplace to receive funding for this course. If you are not currently employed in a relevant job role or workplace to your desired qualification please check out our Commercial or Short Courses.
When am I going to see my assessor?
Once you have been fully enrolled you will hear from your assessor within 7 working days. Your assessor will arrange to meet with you at your workplace. It might also be a good idea to invite your employer to attend this meeting so that they are also aware of the expectations of your assessor. Your assessor will let you have their contact details as they will be able to provide remote support in between meetings.
How long does it take to get my certificates?
Once you have successfully passed your End Point Assessment you can expect your certificates within 2-3 weeks.
Can I complete my course quicker than 12 months?
Funded Apprentices must undertake a minimum of 365 days in training before you can undertake end point assessment. If you have a requirement to undertake the course in a shorter timeframe please consider our commercial opportunities where duration can be learner led.
Can I complete more than one course at once?
You can only complete one funded course at a time. It is not recommended to undertake more than one course at once but should this need arise please speak to a member of the team who can advise you further.
What happens if I change my job or my employer?
Don’t worry! If you change your employer we can follow you to your new employer (with their approval of course). If you change job role let us know also as we may be able to deliver something more appropriate to your new role. It’s important you keep in touch and we can facilitate.
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