Qualification Aims

• As a result of completing the Digital Leadership Award, adult social care leaders and managers will have greater confidence and capability to lead the use of technology in the delivery of care, and to improve the quality of life and outcomes for people who draw on care
• The award will also enable leaders to drive digitisation within their organisation, lead and support their wider workforce to develop skills and confidence with technology, and lead a positive culture of learning and the continuous improvement of care services

Who is this qualification suitable for?

This qualification is suitable for those who work directly in and support the adult social care sector at senior level within their organisation. They should have a minimum of a Level 3 qualification.

• Adult social care registered managers
• Adult social care managers who are not registered
• Senior social care practitioners in the adult social care workplace (exhaustive – senior, team leader, deputy, assistant manager)
• Operational and regional managers in the adult social care workplace
• Other key roles within the adult social workplace such as regulated professionals
• External and other roles who provide support to the adult social care sector such as local authority commissioners, digital roles with Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), and housing and voluntary services

How is the qualification assessed?

The assessment will consist of one component: an internally assessed portfolio of evidence, assessed by us (your course tutor or assessor) and externally quality assured by the awarding body NCFE.

Do you need to be working to take this course?

Yes. Although this is a knowledge only qualification, experience in the real work environment is required. Learners must understand the current adult social care sector and the ability to introduce the use of technology in the delivery of care and improve the outcomes for people who draw on care and support.

How many units are in this course?

To gain this qualification, you must complete 3 units to achieve a pass in all units at level 5: