Unit 13: Managing Human Resources in Health and Social Care

Unit code:               A/601/1611

QCF level:               QCF Level 4/ NFQ Level 6

Credit value:          15

Aim

The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to understand the processes involved in the recruitment, management and development of people in the health and social care workplace.

Unit abstract

In this unit learners will investigate the processes involved in the management of individuals in the health and social care workplace. This not only includes the recruitment of the most appropriate personnel but importantly the support of employees in carrying out their work effectively in teams and developing their knowledge and skills so that they can contribute to the delivery of a quality service. Learners will contextualise these elements within the relevant legal and policy frameworks. In addition, learners will explore the influence of management style and organisational factors on the effectiveness of teams.

This unit is particularly appropriate for learners who have experience of leadership and management of work groups, including involvement in the recruitment of staff.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit a learner will:

1. Understand processes for recruiting individuals to work in health and social care
2. Understand strategies for building effective teams for working in health and social care
3. Understand systems for monitoring and promoting the development of individuals working in health and social  care
4. Understand approaches for managing people working in health and social care.