Level 3 Health and Social Care (Adults) for England Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in an adult care role, building competencies that apply across health and care settings. The course is supported by Skills for Care and covers the core skills that adult care workers and team leaders need. It typically takes 6 months to complete. The qualification is portable across health and care employers in England, so the skills you gain travel with you. Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England with certificate.
Who this course is for
This qualification is supported by Skills for Care, the sector skills council for the adult care sector in England. It is designed for those learners working as leaders in adult care and is a specialist qualification for adult care. It contains core competencies that are shared by workers in the adult care and health workforce which ensures integrated services are provided by employers and portability for workers across the health and care sectors. The qualification content is appropriate for roles such as lead adult care workers and lead personal assistants.
What you will learn
You'll develop the core competencies required of workers across adult care and health settings in England.
You'll learn how to lead and support others in an adult care environment.
You'll understand how to deliver person-centred care that meets individual needs.
You'll apply safeguarding principles to protect adults in your care.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use services, families, and colleagues.
You'll understand health and safety responsibilities relevant to adult social care.
You'll develop skills that support integrated working across health and care services.
How you will learn
You learn through your day-to-day work in an adult care role. Assessment is work-based and includes observation of your practice in the workplace, professional discussions, and a portfolio of evidence gathered on the job. Your assessor will visit you at work to observe and review your competence directly. You do not need to attend a classroom.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Green Labyrinth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or community settings.
Senior care assistant: lead a small team and oversee care delivery on shift.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Team leader (adult care): supervise care staff and coordinate person-centred support.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
Residential care worker: provide round-the-clock support in a residential setting.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior or management roles in adult social care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: for those aiming for registered manager or service manager positions.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into coaching or mentoring others in a care setting.
