We are thrilled to introduce the newly Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care, meticulously designed to reflect the dynamic needs of employers and the evolving global health and social care landscape.
This enhancement stems from comprehensive feedback, surveys, and evaluations gathered from students and employers through our Research and Development initiatives, ensuring the qualification remains relevant and impactful for the sector.
Whether you’re an aspiring professional or an employer focused on quality, compliance, and development, this qualification opens the door to opportunity and excellence.
🎯 Why This Qualification Stands Out
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care
🔹 Core (Mandatory) Units – 30 Credits:
- Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care Worker
- Person-centred Approaches in Health and Social Care Settings
- Effective Communication and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care 
🔹 Optional Units – 30 Credits (Choose any 3):
- Health Promotion (10 credits)
- Diabetes Awareness (10 credits)
- Stroke Care Awareness and Management (10 credits)
- Dementia Awareness (10 credits)
- Mental Health Awareness (10 credits)
- Physical Disability Awareness (10 credits)
- Effective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings
✨ What’s New in This Release?
- Stand out in the job market with employer-driven optional units in dementia, diabetes, stroke care, mental health, and physical disabilities—areas critical to modern care settings.
- Covers essential legislation and professional requirements for knowledge e.g. CQC, GDPR, NICE, Care Act 2014, and ethical practice, giving learners and employers peace of mind on compliance.
- Aligned with the latest industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Global portability for career mobility—your qualification is valued across UK, Europe and beyond.
- The credit-based structure allows learners to accumulate, transfer, and build on their education toward HNCs, HNDs, and degrees —ideal for learners aiming for long-term academic and career growth.
- Study at your own pace—from just 4 months to a maximum of 12 months.
✨ Who Should Enrol?
This qualification is tailored for a diverse range of individuals and organisations committed to excellence in adult health and social care. Whether you’re starting your career, upskilling, or ensuring compliance within your workforce, this diploma provides the knowledge and credibility needed in today’s care sector.
✔ Aspiring Health & Social Care Professionals
If you’re new to the field, this course equips you with:
- Core competencies for roles like Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant.
- Practical skills in communication, safeguarding, and person-centred care.
- A recognised qualification to meet employer and regulatory requirements (e.g., CQC standards in the UK).
✔ Current Practitioners (Unqualified or Experienced)
Already working in care but lack formal certification? This diploma helps you:
- Validate your experience with an accredited qualification.
- Advance your career into supervisory or specialist roles (e.g., Dementia Lead, Mental Health Support Worker).
- Meet compliance requirements for professional registration or workplace promotions.
✔ Career Changers
Transitioning into health and social care? This course offers:
- Flexible learning(4–12 months) to fit around your schedule.
- Specialised optional units(e.g., Diabetes, Stroke Care) to align with your interests.
- A pathway to higher education (HNC/HND or university degrees in Nursing/Social Work).
✔ Employers & Organisations
Invest in your team to:
- Upskill staff to meet CQC, ISO, or national care standards.
- Reduce turnover by offering career development opportunities.
- Enhance service quality with training in critical areas (e.g., Mental Health, GDPR compliance).
- Support workplace training programmes.
✔ International Learners
- The qualification is globally portable, valued in the UK, EU, and beyond.
- Ideal for those seeking employment in aged care, disability support, or community services
✔ Volunteers & Informal Carers
- Gain formal recognition of your skills if you support family members or work in unpaid care roles.
- Boost confidence in handling complex needs (e.g., Dementia, Physical Disabilities).
Where Can Graduates Work?
Graduates of the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care can work in a range of health and social care settings supporting older people, adults, and—in appropriate support roles—children and young people, as the units develop transferable, person-centred care competencies applicable across services.
Residential and Supported Living Settings
Relevant units: Person-centred care, communication, equality and inclusion, safeguarding, health and safety
Graduates are well suited to roles such as Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Key Worker in:
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Residential care homes for older people
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Dementia care units
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Supported living services
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Extra-care and assisted living accommodation
The units prepare learners to support daily living activities, promote dignity and independence, recognise safeguarding concerns, and work safely within regulated environments.
Domiciliary and Community Care Services
Relevant units: Person-centred approaches, communication, partnership working, health and wellbeing
Graduates may work as Community Care Workers or Home Care Assistants in:
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Domiciliary (home-based) care services
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Community support and outreach services
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Day centres and adult community hubs
The qualification equips learners to deliver care in people’s own homes, communicate effectively with individuals and families, and work collaboratively with health and social care professionals.
Health and Clinical Support Settings (Non-regulated Roles)
Relevant units: Health and safety, communication, safeguarding, partnership working
Graduates can progress into support roles within:
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Hospitals
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Rehabilitation units
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Intermediate care services
Typical roles include Healthcare Support Worker or Care Support Assistant, where learners apply safe working practices, effective communication, and person-centred support under supervision.
Older People’s and Dementia Care Services
Relevant units: Person-centred care, safeguarding adults, health and wellbeing, equality and inclusion
The qualification is particularly aligned to services for older people, including:
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Dementia care services
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Long-term condition and palliative support services
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Community wellbeing services for older adults
Learners develop the skills needed to support complex needs, promote wellbeing, and uphold rights and dignity.
Children, Young People, and Family Support Services (Support Roles Only)
Relevant units: Safeguarding, communication, equality and inclusion, partnership working
While the qualification focuses on adult care, the transferable skills developed allow progression into support roles in:
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Children’s residential settings
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Family support and community services
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Charitable and voluntary organisations supporting children and young people
Employment in these settings is subject to employer requirements, enhanced DBS checks, and completion of children-specific safeguarding training. The qualification does not replace specialist early years or children’s workforce qualifications.
Voluntary, Advocacy, and Third-Sector Organisations
Relevant units: Communication, equality and inclusion, partnership working
Graduates may also work in:
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Advocacy services
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Community wellbeing projects
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Charities supporting vulnerable adults, older people, or families
Roles often involve signposting, supporting access to services, and promoting inclusion and wellbeing.
