Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £24,000 to £29,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care L332 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care L313 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care L313 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care L311 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care L310 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) L37 courses
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Where this can take you
With experience and training you could specialise in particular areas like: dementia care, stroke rehabilitation and support for people with learning disabilities. You might progress to become: an assistant healthcare practitioner, a deputy service manager and a care home manager. You may also wish to go on to train as a nurse or move into social care training in a further education college.
Courses for this career
See free Senior Care Assistant courses
Level 3
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care L332 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care L313 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care L313 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care L311 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care L310 courses