Assignment Brief HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE LEADERSHIP

1. OTHM LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE MANAGEMENT | ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE LEADERSHIP Unit Reference Number Unit Title Unit Level Number of Credits Total Qualification Time (TQT) Guided Learning Hours (GLH) Mandatory / Optional Unit Grading Structure Unit Aims The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an in depth understanding of theories in relation to leadership, and leadership styles, using these to appraise the leadership role, selecting and applying appropriate leadership approaches. Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Learning Outcomes – the learner will: the learner can: 1. Understand theories of leadership utilised in Health and Social Care settings. maintain trust and accountability. 1.3 Evaluate the challenges of leadership in the Health and Social Care sector 1.4 Analyse how different leadership styles may influence outcomes. 2. Understand influences on motivation and performance in the Health and Social Care sector. 2.2 Explore factors influencing motivation and performance in the Health and Social Care sector 2.3 Analyse the impact of performance management on the success of Health and Social Care organisations. 2.4 Analyse how own practice supports a positive culture in the organisation. 3. Understand the features of effective team performance within the Health and Social Care sector. sector 3.3 Explain how challenges to effective team performance can be overcome. 3.4 Analyse how different management styles may influence outcomes of team performance. D/618/2710 Health and Social Care Leadership. 7 20 200 100 Mandatory Pass / Fail Assessment Criteria – 1.1 Analyse key leadership theories. 1.2 Analyse how leadership theories can develop and 2.1 Assess the relevance of motivational theories to organisational performance in Health and Social Care 3.1 Explain the features of effective teams. 3.2 Analyse the different models of team leadership and their application to the Health and Social Care JULY 2020 WWW.OTHM.ORG.UK 5

2. OTHM LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE MANAGEMENT | ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS Task 1 of 1 - Health and Social Care Management Report (LO1 ACs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, LO2 ACs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, LO3 ACs 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4) Instructions You are carrying out an organisational review and need to analyse the challenges faced in the current Health and Social Care sector; identifying how you and other leaders in the organisation are responding. In your report you will also make recommendations in relation to practice and efficiency for leaders and their teams. Prepare a report for stakeholders, in which you:  Analyse how leadership theories can develop and maintain trust and accountability.  Evaluate the challenges of leadership in the Health and Social Care sector  Analyse how different leadership styles may influence outcomes.  Assess the relevance of motivational theories to organisational performance in health and social care.  Explore factors influencing motivation and performance in the Health and Social Care sector  Analyse the impact of performance management on the success of Health and Social Care organisations.  Analyse how own practice supports a positive culture in the organisation.  Explain the features of effective teams.  Analyse the different models of team leadership and their application to the Health and Social Care sector  Explain how challenges to effective team performance can be overcome.  Analyse how different management styles may influence outcomes of team performance. Delivery:  1x Report Submission:  1x Report – 3000 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices Referencing:  You should use and cite a range of academic and reliable sources.  A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the work. Evidence to be submitted:  Report – 3000 words JULY 2020 WWW.OTHM.ORG.UK 6