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 Oxford
Ofqual-regulated Level 3 Diploma — study online from Oxford
Health and Social Care in Oxford
Oxford combines world-class academic healthcare — centred on the John Radcliffe Hospital and the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre — with significant demand for community-based social care workers across Oxfordshire's town and rural areas. Oxford's labour market drives care worker salaries significantly above the national average. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's largest and most respected NHS employers.
Oxford care workers earn £1.80–£3.50/hr above the national average
OUH NHS FT is one of England's leading research and teaching hospital trusts
Care Worker Salaries in Oxford (South East England (Oxfordshire))
| 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 Oxford
Our Level 3 Diploma is recognised by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (John Radcliffe Hospital) and by Oxfordshire County Council Adult Social Care for adult social care roles. Employers across South East England (Oxfordshire) specify Level 3 as the standard qualification for career progression.
Popular courses for Oxford 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 — Oxford
Does working near an Oxford University hospital make career prospects better? ▼
Significantly. Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT actively recruits Level 3+ qualified healthcare support workers and offers structured progression pathways, study leave, and access to the Trust's own training academy.
Are Oxford care sector salaries really higher than elsewhere? ▼
Yes. Oxford's cost of living and competitive labour market push care salaries well above the national average. Qualified care workers typically earn £13.50–£16.00/hr in Oxford — among the highest rates outside London.
Can international graduates working in Oxford use this qualification? ▼
Our qualification is regulated by Ofqual and fully recognised across England. International graduates working in Oxford on Health and Care Worker visas can enrol and use the Level 3 Diploma to progress their careers.