Service Manager

£40,000 - £65,000 · Career outcome for graduates of the Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

A service manager's day involves overseeing service delivery, managing staff, and ensuring compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Service development and planning
• Staff management and training
• Quality assurance and compliance

The Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management covers key aspects of service management, including leadership and strategic planning.

With experience, service managers can progress to senior management or director roles.

Entry route

Typically requires a degree and relevant experience, or a Level 5 diploma with significant experience in a related field.

How the Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management maps to this role

The Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a UK-regulated qualification at RQF Level 6, awarded by OTHM. For someone targeting Service Manager roles, it provides the formal recognition employers expect plus the applied skills the role demands — delivered 100% online while you continue working.

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