LO1 Differentiate between the role of a leader and the function of a manager
LO2 Discuss the role of partnership working across health, care and support services
LO3 Explore the outcomes of positive partnership working across health, care and support services
LO4 Examine own contributions to working as part of a team
The assignment will examine students understanding of work in a leadership role as part of a team and will assess their knowledge and understanding of how partnership working benefits the users of services and organisations across health, care and support service provision.
You have just started working as a senior care assistant/team leader and need to show an understanding of the different roles and characteristics that this new role brings. As part of working within healthcare, it is vitally important that partnerships are formed to ensure that resources are used effectively and efficiently. People have different roles and responsibilities but also manage and lead others.
Activity: You have two tasks for this assessment. You are required to submit both tasks as one document via Turnitin. The reference list should be for both tasks and at the end of task two. Make sure that the PowerPoint presentation and speakers notes are included.
Task 1: Essay (1000-1500 words)
Write an essay that critically reviews and evaluates the characteristics of effective management when working in partnership in health and social care environments. You will define and compare the differences between the role of a leader and function of a manager in health and social care, critically reviewing the impact of relevant theories and concepts on effective management and partnership working in different care contexts.
You are required to evaluate the importance of working in partnership and how this can improve efficiencies for leaders and managers whilst still meeting partnership objectives and service users’ needs.
Tsk 2: Presentation(8-10 Slides and Speakers notes 1000 words)
Produce and present a PowerPoint presentation that critically evaluates your own role as a member of a health and social care team working in partnership across different health, care and support services. You are required to discuss an example of a successful partnership working from your workplace and make recommendations for improvement to overcome or reduce barriers. Your presentation should include an in-depth reflection on how you have contributed to the effectiveness of your team, and show how barriers have been overcome whilst identifying improvements that could be made to your own practice. Your presentation should be between 8-10 slides and not more than 12 including a Cover slide and Reference list. You are required to produce and attach to your Task 2, 1000 word speakers’ notes. The presentation will be in week 8 in class. You will be afforded 10mins for the presentation.