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 Middlesbrough
Ofqual-regulated Level 3 Diploma — study online from Middlesbrough
Health and Social Care in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough and Teesside have experienced significant economic regeneration, with investment in health and care infrastructure following the establishment of the Tees Valley Integrated Care Board. James Cook University Hospital is the region's main acute hospital and largest employer. Middlesbrough consistently shows some of England's highest rates of social care deprivation, creating strong and sustained demand for qualified care workers.
James Cook University Hospital is Teesside's largest employer
Middlesbrough has above-average social care demand relative to city size
Care Worker Salaries in Middlesbrough (North East England (Teesside))
| Role | Typical pay |
|---|---|
| Care Worker | £10.42–£11.50/hr |
| Senior Care Worker | £12.00–£13.20/hr |
| Care Home Manager | £27,000–£36,000/year |
Source: Skills for Care Workforce Intelligence, 2024/25
NHS and Care Employers in Middlesbrough
Our Level 3 Diploma is recognised by South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (James Cook University Hospital) and by Middlesbrough Council Adult Social Care for adult social care roles. Employers across North East England (Teesside) specify Level 3 as the standard qualification for career progression.
Popular courses for Middlesbrough 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 — Middlesbrough
What's the job market like for qualified care workers in Middlesbrough? ▼
Middlesbrough has persistently high social care vacancies — among the highest rates in the North East. Qualified workers with Level 3 routinely receive multiple job offers. It is a strong employer's market for learners.
Does South Tees Hospitals NHS FT recognise this qualification? ▼
Yes. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust accepts the Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma for healthcare support worker roles at James Cook University Hospital and its community services.
Are there Teesside-specific funding or apprenticeship routes? ▼
The Tees Valley Combined Authority has invested in social care workforce development through Skills Bootcamps and apprenticeship funding. Contact the Tees Valley Mayor's office skills team or our admissions office for current opportunities.