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 Cardiff
Ofqual-regulated Level 3 Diploma — study online from Cardiff
Health and Social Care in Cardiff
Cardiff's social care sector operates under Social Care Wales, the national regulator that sets workforce standards across all Welsh providers. From April 2022, all social care workers in Wales must be registered with Social Care Wales — making qualification not just career-enhancing but legally required. Cardiff is home to Wales's largest concentration of care providers.
68,000+ social care jobs across Wales regulated by Social Care Wales
Registration with Social Care Wales mandatory for all care workers
Care Worker Salaries in Cardiff (Wales)
| Role | Typical pay |
|---|---|
| Care Worker | £10.70–£12.20/hr |
| Senior Care Worker | £12.80–£14.00/hr |
| Care Home Manager | £29,000–£40,000/year |
Source: Skills for Care Workforce Intelligence, 2024/25
NHS and Care Employers in Cardiff
Our Level 3 Diploma is recognised by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (Cardiff and Vale UHB) and by Cardiff Council Social Services for adult social care roles. Employers across Wales specify Level 3 as the standard qualification for career progression.
Popular courses for Cardiff 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 — Cardiff
Do I need Social Care Wales registration to work in Cardiff? ▼
Yes. Since April 2022, all adult care home workers in Wales must register with Social Care Wales within 6 months of starting work. Our Level 3 Diploma supports your registration portfolio.
Is the qualification recognised by Cardiff and Vale UHB? ▼
Our diploma is regulated by Ofqual and recognised across NHS Wales. Cardiff and Vale UHB specify Level 3 Health and Social Care as the baseline qualification for progression to band 3 roles.
Can I study in Welsh? ▼
Our course materials are currently in English only. However, we're actively developing Welsh-language support for Welsh learners. Contact us to discuss your requirements.