Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care

Strong leadership and effective management are essential for delivering high-quality health and social care services. This course explores the principles, strategies, and supervisory practices needed to lead teams, manage services, and support positive outcomes in care environments, with a particular focus on services for older people. Learners will develop practical leadership capabilities including self-leadership, workforce management, strategic planning, collaborative working, and budget management. The course also provides insight into supervision techniques, service commissioning, and evaluating the impact of leadership programmes to improve organisational performance and care delivery. Combining leadership theory with real-world health and social care applications, the course equips learners with actionable strategies for managing teams and navigating complex care environments. Practical examples and sector-focused perspectives help bridge the gap between management concepts and day-to-day leadership responsibilities. This course is designed for current or aspiring managers, supervisors, team leaders, and healthcare or social care professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership effectiveness. A basic understanding of health or social care settings will be beneficial, though no advanced management experience is required. This course is based on the book, Effective Leadership, Management and Supervision in Health and Social Care, by, Richard Field, and Keith Brown. Copyright ©2020 by Sage Publications Limited. All rights reserved, including rights for text and data mining and training of artificial technologies or similar technologies. Published by Sage Publications Limited, London. Used by arrangement with Sage Publications Limited.