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 Portsmouth
Ofqual-regulated Level 3 Diploma — study online from Portsmouth
Health and Social Care in Portsmouth
Portsmouth — England's only island city — has a unique geography that shapes its health and social care landscape. Queen Alexandra Hospital is the main acute hospital for a catchment of over 675,000 people. Portsmouth City Council has been recognised nationally for its innovative approach to social care commissioning, including one of England's first 'social care market intelligence' programmes to address workforce gaps.
Queen Alexandra Hospital serves 675,000+ people across Hampshire and IoW
Portsmouth is England's most densely populated city outside London
Care Worker Salaries in Portsmouth (South East England)
| Role | Typical pay |
|---|---|
| Care Worker | £10.80–£12.30/hr |
| Senior Care Worker | £12.80–£14.00/hr |
| Care Home Manager | £29,500–£40,000/year |
Source: Skills for Care Workforce Intelligence, 2024/25
NHS and Care Employers in Portsmouth
Our Level 3 Diploma is recognised by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (Queen Alexandra Hospital) and by Portsmouth City Council Adult Social Care for adult social care roles. Employers across South East England specify Level 3 as the standard qualification for career progression.
Popular courses for Portsmouth 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 — Portsmouth
Does Portsmouth's island geography create extra demand for care workers? ▼
Yes. Portsmouth's density means a concentrated, ageing population with high care needs — combined with difficulty attracting staff from outside the city. Qualified local care workers are in extremely high demand.
Can I qualify through this course for Queen Alexandra Hospital roles? ▼
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust specifies Level 3 Health and Social Care for healthcare support worker roles. Our diploma meets this requirement and is accepted for band 3 progression applications.
Is there travel support for Portsmouth learners living on Portsea Island? ▼
Our course is entirely online — there's no travel required at any point. All learning, assessment, and tutor contact happens digitally, which is ideal for Portsmouth's unique geography.