Understanding leadership in social care

Registered managers are worth investing in. They hold a significant role in both their services but also in the wider health and care system.

It’s crucial that anyone employed or promoted to a leadership role in social care is equipped with the knowledge and skills required to carry out their role competently. This will be an ongoing process for managers and requires a commitment to continuing professional development.

Proper training for registered managers will not only benefit those in leadership positions, but it will also have a positive impact on everyone in the service and the organisation’s overall success, contributing to the best outcomes for everyone in the health and care system.

Areas for Understanding leadership in social care

Identifying the context for, managing change and supporting others with this process

Core leadership skills

Resources to support you in building on your existing management and leadership skills and effectiveness. Identifying the core leadership skills that can support the best leadership practice in social care

Looking at great leadership in social care with compassionate and inclusive leadership

Thinking about what makes a great leader in social care and aligning values and behaviours towards compassionate and inclusive leadership is essential in helping to create inclusive, effective and collective cultures within teams

Effective supervision opportunities with your team

Setting a culture of learning as a leader

When people are intensely engaged in learning new things, their well-being and happiness improves. So not only will a learning culture ensure the organisation thrives, but it will also increase employee engagement and satisfaction

What kind of leader are you?

While no one type of leadership is better than another, it’s important to recognize the differences between each. It’s also helpful to know which style you identify with most. They all have their own strengths and weaknesses and knowing yours can help you to identify your own strengths and areas for development

Mile Pathway

Enhanced Leadership Pathway