This module is delivered by blended learning using Blackboard VLE

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (25)
10 hours lecturers/tutorials
5 hours module/assessment support, which may be virtual or face to face
10 hours online lecture and interactive exercises and activities via Blackboard VLE

Guided Independent Study Hours: (125)
15 hours preparation for scheduled sessions, and follow up work
65 hours independent study and wider reading, including researching web based resources
45 hours assessment preparation

The Course Information section contains essential module information, the award handbook, the module descriptor and a section, which contains the aims and objectives of the module. The `Course Documents' section contains all the study material necessary to complete the module. Within the `Communication' section there are a number of forums, which will enable interactive, asynchronous discussion, which supports student learning and allows for formative assessment of individual progress.

Participants are encouraged to communicate with the tutor and their fellow students using email, telephone and the discussion forums and to do so if there are matters needing assistance and support.

Web-based material will be utilised to support all aspects of the module, providing links to latest Government information and latest case law and legislation.

This module will provide students with an appropriate introduction to management within the advice sector. The module will explore:

- Management, the strategic planning process and it relevance to the advice sector.
- Staff development including; the management of staff performance, appraisal and the establishment of work/life balance initiatives to address workplace stress and anxiety.
- Managing difference and conflict
- Management and the training function
- Management and its role in addressing discrimination and oppression
- Management in a contract culture
- Project Management and how does it apply to advice services?
- Managing monitoring and evaluation
- Management and Finance.

You will need access to the following texts:

Adirondack, S (2006) Just about Managing (3rd edition) London Voluntary Service Council

Reason, A. Hayes, R and Forbes, D (2004) Voluntary, but not amateur (7th edition) London Voluntary Service Council
Heslop, E (2014) Giving Legal Advice: an adviser’s handbook. London. Legal Advice Groupo
Kirwan, S (2017) Advising in Austerity. Bristol. Policy Press

The assessment for this module will comprise the following;
A powerpoint presentation of 15 minutes plus questions on leadership/management challenges within the social welfare law sector. This would meet all of the learning outcomes for this module.

- A computer capable of accessing the internet
- Key texts

1. A DETAILED AND CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES INVOLVED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF STAFF INCLUDING A DETAILED ANALYSIS OF THE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PROCESS AND AN ABILITY TO CRITICALLY ASSESS AND INCORPORATE APPROPRIATE PRACTICE.
Analysis
Communication
Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Problem Solving

2. A DETAILED AND CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING AND ANALYSIS OF THE KEY ROLE FUNDING PLAYS BOTH AT A NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL
Analysis
Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding

3. A DETAILED UNDERSTANDING AND ANALYSIS OF THE CONCEPT OF 'CHANGE MANAGEMENT' AND AN ABILITY TO CRITICALLY ASSESS AND INCORPORATE APPROPRIATE PRACTICE.
Analysis
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
Problem Solving

4. A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING AND ANALYSIS OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY MANAGING IN A CONTRACT CULTURE AND AN ABILITY TO CRITICALLY ASSESS AND INCORPORATE APPROPRIATE PRACTICE.
Analysis
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
Problem Solving

5. AN UNDERSTANDING OF AND THE ABILITY TO CRITICALLY REFLECT AND ANALYSE THE MULTI DIMENSIONAL NATURE OF THE ROLE OF THE MANAGEMENT OF ADVICE SERVICES.
Reflection

This module will provide students with an introduction to management within the advice sector. The module will explore management styles and the management culture within the social welfare law sector.