- Skills & Career Development
- Adult Health & Social Care Qualifications
Develop the skills to make a difference
Vocational qualifications for people working in adult health and social care, from Level 2 to Level 5.
Care skills for every stage of your career
Our programmes build the knowledge, practical skills and professional values needed to give safe, effective and person-centred care.
We support people at different points in their careers, from those new to the sector to experienced practitioners preparing for leadership and management.
Choose the level that suits your role
Five levels of study, from your first care role to managing a service.
Level 2 adult social care certificate
Develops the essential knowledge, skills and professional behaviours needed by people working in adult social care.
Level 2 diploma in care
Helps care workers build practical competence, professional knowledge and confidence in delivering quality care.
Level 3 diploma in adult care
For experienced care practitioners and senior care workers who want more responsibility and a route to progression.
Level 4 adult care qualifications
For experienced practitioners developing specialist knowledge, supervisory skills and advanced care practice.
Level 5 leadership and management in adult care
For aspiring and existing managers building leadership, operational management and service improvement skills.
- Confirmed before you enrol
Specific qualification titles, approval status, availability and entry requirements are confirmed with you before enrolment. Get in touch and we will check the current position for the qualification you are interested in.
What you may study
Depending on the qualification, your learning may cover:
- Safeguarding and protection of adults
- Person-centred care and support
- Communication and professional relationships
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Health, safety and wellbeing
- Duty of care and professional accountability
- Infection prevention and control
- Effective record keeping
- Leadership and supervision
- Quality assurance and continuous improvement
Learning that works around your job
Training combines structured teaching with individual assessor support. Depending on the qualification, assessment may include professional discussions, reflective accounts, workplace observations and a portfolio of evidence.
We know you are balancing work and study, so the approach is built around your professional responsibilities.
Career progression
Our qualifications can support progression into roles such as these, depending on your experience and the requirements of the role:
- Senior care worker
- Team leader
- Supervisor
- Care coordinator
- Care manager
Employers: funding may be available
If you employ care staff, you may be able to claim back part of the cost through the Learning and Development Support Scheme. Read about LDSS funding and eligibility, or see how we work with employers.
Take the next step in your care career
Tell us about your role and what you want to achieve, and we will help you find the right qualification.
About Us
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