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 Exeter
Ofqual-regulated Level 3 Diploma — study online from Exeter
Health and Social Care in Exeter
Exeter is Devon's county city and home to the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust — created in 2022 by the merger of Royal Devon and Exeter NHS FT and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust, making it one of the largest trusts in England by geography. Devon's rural care landscape creates unique challenges: home care workers often cover large distances, and qualified staff can command premium rates from employers competing across a wide geographic area.
Royal Devon University Healthcare is one of England's largest trusts by geography
Devon's rural landscape creates premium pay rates for qualified care staff
Care Worker Salaries in Exeter (South West England (Devon))
| Role | Typical pay |
|---|---|
| Care Worker | £10.80–£12.50/hr |
| Senior Care Worker | £13.00–£14.50/hr |
| Care Home Manager | £30,000–£41,000/year |
Source: Skills for Care Workforce Intelligence, 2024/25
NHS and Care Employers in Exeter
Our Level 3 Diploma is recognised by Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and by Devon County Council (Exeter area) Adult Social Care for adult social care roles. Employers across South West England (Devon) specify Level 3 as the standard qualification for career progression.
Popular courses for Exeter 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 — Exeter
Does the rural nature of Devon affect care worker pay in Exeter? ▼
It can work in your favour. Devon employers — particularly home care providers — pay above the regional average to attract and retain qualified staff who are willing to cover rural areas. Level 3 qualified workers have significant negotiating power.
Is Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS FT a good employer for care workers? ▼
Yes. RDUHHFT is rated 'Good' by CQC and is one of the South West's largest employers. The Trust actively encourages healthcare support workers to progress with Level 3 qualifications, offering internal mentoring and study leave.
Can I work across Devon after qualifying in Exeter? ▼
Our Level 3 Diploma is nationally recognised, so you can work anywhere in England, Scotland, or Wales. Within Devon, many care workers work for providers covering multiple towns, and the qualification is valued across all of them.