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 Swansea
Ofqual-regulated Level 3 Diploma — study online from Swansea
Health and Social Care in Swansea
Swansea is home to Wales's second-largest university health board, covering Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, and bridging into Carmarthenshire. As in all of Wales, Social Care Wales registration is mandatory for care workers. Swansea's waterfront regeneration has brought new health and care facilities, and the city is a national centre for healthcare education through Swansea University's College of Human and Health Sciences.
Social Care Wales registration mandatory — qualification directly supports this
Swansea University College of Human and Health Sciences — major regional educator
Care Worker Salaries in Swansea (Wales)
| Role | Typical pay |
|---|---|
| Care Worker | £10.70–£12.00/hr |
| Senior Care Worker | £12.50–£13.80/hr |
| Care Home Manager | £28,500–£38,500/year |
Source: Skills for Care Workforce Intelligence, 2024/25
NHS and Care Employers in Swansea
Our Level 3 Diploma is recognised by Swansea Bay University Health Board and by Swansea Council Social Services for adult social care roles. Employers across Wales specify Level 3 as the standard qualification for career progression.
Popular courses for Swansea 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 — Swansea
Is the Social Care Wales registration process covered in this course? ▼
Our Level 3 Diploma produces the portfolio evidence you need for your Social Care Wales registration application. We explicitly map our assessment criteria to the Social Care Wales Code of Professional Practice.
Does Swansea Bay University Health Board accept this qualification? ▼
Yes. Our Ofqual-regulated diploma is accepted across all Welsh health boards including Swansea Bay UHB for health and social care support roles.
Can I study in Welsh or with Welsh-language support? ▼
Our materials are in English. However, Swansea Council's workforce development team offers Welsh-language learning support that can run alongside our course. We're also developing Welsh-language supplementary resources.