Ofqual-regulated
Level 2 Diploma in Care
Entry pathway into adult social care — Ofqual-regulated, fully online.
From £950 · 6 or 9 months
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Health and Social Care Courses in Cambridge
Ofqual-regulated Level 3 Diploma — study online from Cambridge
Health and Social Care in Cambridge
Cambridge is home to Addenbrooke's Hospital — one of the UK's premier academic medical centres — and one of the most competitive health and care labour markets in England. The Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the largest of its kind in Europe, is a major driver of demand for highly qualified health and care workers. Cambridge's knowledge economy keeps social care salaries among England's highest outside the capital.
Cambridge Biomedical Campus is the largest of its kind in Europe
Cambridge care salaries among England's highest outside London
Care Worker Salaries in Cambridge (East of England (Cambridgeshire))
| Role | Typical pay |
|---|---|
| Care Worker | £11.80–£14.00/hr |
| Senior Care Worker | £14.50–£16.00/hr |
| Care Home Manager | £33,000–£47,000/year |
Source: Skills for Care Workforce Intelligence, 2024/25
NHS and Care Employers in Cambridge
Our Level 3 Diploma is recognised by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Addenbrooke's Hospital) and by Cambridgeshire County Council Adult Social Care for adult social care roles. Employers across East of England (Cambridgeshire) specify Level 3 as the standard qualification for career progression.
Popular courses for Cambridge learners
All programmes are Ofqual-regulated, assignment-based and fully online.
Ofqual-regulated
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
The standard qualification for senior care and NHS band 3 progression.
From £950 · 6 or 9 months
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Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Advance into supervisory practice and higher-responsibility care roles.
From £950 · 6 or 9 months
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Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
Management and leadership for care coordinators and aspiring managers.
From £950 · 6 or 9 months
View courseFrequently Asked Questions — Cambridge
Can this qualification help me work at Addenbrooke's Hospital? ▼
Yes. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS FT — which operates Addenbrooke's — specifies Level 3 Health and Social Care for healthcare support worker roles. Addenbrooke's is one of England's most prestigious NHS employers, and the Level 3 Diploma is your first step.
Is the Cambridge care sector competitive to enter without prior qualifications? ▼
Cambridge employers receive more applications than most UK cities, but they actively seek people who are committed to qualifying. Enrolling in our Level 3 Diploma while applying demonstrates the professional commitment Cambridge employers look for.
Does the university town environment affect the type of social care in Cambridge? ▼
Cambridge has a younger average population due to the university, but surrounding Cambridgeshire is more rural with higher concentrations of older residents. Both create distinct care workforce demands — our diploma prepares you for both contexts.