Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
Enter with no qualifications and complete the Care Certificate (within 12 weeks), then the Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care, progressing to senior care worker (Level 3).