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 Derby
Ofqual-regulated Level 3 Diploma — study online from Derby
Health and Social Care in Derby
Derby's health and social care sector anchors around University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, formed in 2018 and now one of the largest in the Midlands. The city's Joined Up Care Derbyshire Integrated Care System has set ambitious targets to grow its qualified social care workforce by 15% by 2027 — creating significant employment opportunities for newly qualified workers.
UHDB is one of the largest NHS trusts in the Midlands by size
Joined Up Care Derbyshire targets 15% social care workforce growth by 2027
Care Worker Salaries in Derby (East Midlands)
| Role | Typical pay |
|---|---|
| Care Worker | £10.50–£11.80/hr |
| Senior Care Worker | £12.30–£13.70/hr |
| Care Home Manager | £28,000–£38,000/year |
Source: Skills for Care Workforce Intelligence, 2024/25
NHS and Care Employers in Derby
Our Level 3 Diploma is recognised by University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) and by Derby City Council Adult Care and Health for adult social care roles. Employers across East Midlands specify Level 3 as the standard qualification for career progression.
Popular courses for Derby 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 — Derby
Does the Level 3 Diploma qualify me for UHDB support roles? ▼
Yes. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton specifies Health and Social Care Level 3 for healthcare support worker progression. Our diploma meets this requirement.
Can I study while on a zero-hours care contract in Derby? ▼
Yes — our online-only, self-paced structure is designed precisely for care workers on flexible or variable hours. There are no timetabled lectures; study whenever your rota allows.
What career progression is typical after qualifying in Derby? ▼
Derby care workers with a Level 3 Diploma typically move into senior carer, team leader, or care coordinator roles within 12–18 months of qualifying, based on Skills for Care progression data for the East Midlands.