Develop best practice and improve your leadership skills with our second edition textbook (for the 3096-51 specification). - Develop a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills required with detailed coverage of all mandatory units - Apply theoretical aspects of the Diploma in the workplace, and use our 'Evidence Opportunity' feature to test your understanding of the assessment criteria - Build confidence reviewing and evaluating practice in Adult Care settings with 'Reflect On It' activities, and examples of reflective accounts - Prepare a strong portfolio, with advice and activities on how to use evidence most effectively This textbook has been fully updated to meet the requirements of the updated Skills for Care qualification criteria.

Reflect on how best practice can be managed in care settings, develop your leadership skills and achieve your career goals with this new edition of Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care. This new edition of Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care has been fully updated to reflect the changes to the structure of the qualification. Covering all of the mandatory units in an easy-to-follow and thorough manner, this book is perfect for anyone looking to progress in their management career and for existing care setting managers as an invaluable reference guide. -Covers all the information in the qualification thoroughly and in an easy to follow manner with a new and updated design. -Updated to match the Level 5 qualification's integration into the higher apprenticeship programme including the new 'undertake a research project' unit. -Encourage learners to think more about the theory aspect of the qualification and how it is applied in the workplace with 'In Practice' features. -Explore and understand the different methods of assessment and how to prepare using relevant activities.

Support all mandatory QCF units in mental health awards, certificates and diplomas with this handbook written for work-based learners and mapped to major qualifications from all awarding organisations, including City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health. Mental Health Care is part of the Care Worker Handbooks series, which provides practical, easy-to-understand topic knowledge, assessment support and advice for a range of qualifications. Core topics are linked to the specific competencies and knowledge is related to the many different settings and roles across Home Care, Residential Care, NHS and private settings. It is especially useful for candidates taking any of the Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 awards, certificates and diplomas in mental health care or for brushing up skills and knowledge from previous qualifications. - Link client types with the competencies you will need with this topic-based approach - Learn from case studies which provide lessons for care in a variety of situations - Learn from authors who have extensive experience in this area