Skills & Career Development
Develop your skills. Advance your career. Build a stronger care workforce.
Vocational qualifications and workforce training for people working in adult social care, and for the employers who support them.
Learning that fits working life
Good care depends on skilled, confident people. Our Skills & Career Development department offers vocational qualifications, professional training and workforce development for individuals and organisations in adult social care.
Our teaching is practical, accessible and relevant to the job you do. It helps you build your knowledge, show your professional competence and work towards the career you want.
Five ways we can help
Each area has its own page with the detail you need.
Adult health & social care qualifications
Career-focused qualifications from Level 2 to Level 5, for entry-level care workers, experienced practitioners and aspiring managers.
LDSS funding & eligibility
Guidance on the Learning and Development Support Scheme, and how employers can claim back part of the cost of eligible courses and qualifications.
Employer training & partnerships
Training needs analysis, staff qualifications and ongoing support for care providers who want to develop their teams.
Learner support & development
Individual learning plans, assessor support, progress reviews and guidance on what to study next.
Policies & procedures
Our key policies, learner guidance and quality assurance information, in one place.
Where are you starting from?
Pick the path that sounds most like you.
Starting out in care
New to adult social care, or in your first role? Our Level 2 qualifications build the knowledge and professional behaviours the job asks for.
Moving into a senior role
Already experienced and ready for more responsibility? Level 3 to Level 5 qualifications support progression into supervisory and management roles.
Employers
Developing a care team? We help you choose qualifications, plan training and understand how LDSS funding works.
How we work with learners and employers
Our approach is simple and consistent across every programme.
- Qualifications matched to the role you do now and the one you want next
- Structured teaching with an allocated assessor to guide you
- Assessment that fits around your shifts and workplace duties
- Clear communication with employers about learner progress
- Honest information about funding, including what we cannot promise
- Accessible, inclusive support for every learner
Qualification titles, approval status, availability and entry requirements are confirmed before enrolment.
Ready to take the next step?
Look at the qualifications we offer, or talk to us about training for your organisation.
About Us
Company Registration Number: 10577158
VAT: 264546193