Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £24,000 to £36,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
Employers typically expect around L2
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
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Where this can take you
Entry via Level 2 health and social care course or foundation apprenticeship plus volunteering; Level 3-4 children, young people and families practitioner qualifications recognised.