Manage a CQC-regulated adult social care service safely, lawfully, and confidently, turning regulation into governance, evidence, and day-to-day leadership judgement.
14 hours 30 mins
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Course Description
Manage a CQC-regulated adult social care service safely, lawfully, and confidently, turning regulation into governance, evidence, and day-to-day leadership judgement.
Aligned with CQC / registered manager governance and leadership and legislation including Health and Social Care Act 2008 and Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, this course helps learners build confidence, strengthen judgement, and apply safer day-to-day practice.
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Key Topics Include:
Explain the legal status, personal accountability, and operational duties of a Registered Manager.
Interpret the Fundamental Standards and current CQC assessment framework and apply them to real management decisions.
Operate effective governance, audit, risk management, and service-improvement systems under Regulation 17.
Lead safeguarding, consent, mental capacity, and liberty decisions with defensible, person-centred judgement.
Manage safer recruitment, staffing, supervision, complaints, Duty of Candour, and CQC notifications correctly.
Prepare a service and its evidence for CQC scrutiny, and turn adverse findings into a measurable improvement plan.
A governance dashboard shows deteriorating quality and the manager must build a prioritised recovery plan.
A safeguarding concern is disclosed and immediate protection, referral, and oversight decisions are needed.
Important Notice
This awareness course is not a substitute for role-specific training or competency assessment. Always follow your organisation's policies and procedures.
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