Social Care Level 3 Diploma: Your Pathway into Professional Adult Care Work
Social Care Level 3
Social Care Level 3 Diploma at HCC (London School of International Business) provides essential skills for a rewarding career in supporting vulnerable adults. Flexible online study with practical placements. Start your professional journey today.
Social Care Level 3 at HCC (London School of International Business) offers a comprehensive pathway into professional adult care work, providing essential skills and knowledge to safeguard and support vulnerable individuals.
Delivered online by London School of International Business, the school behind Healthcare Courses. Ofqual-regulated qualifications with flexible payment plans and admissions support seven days a week.
Flexible payment plans available · Start studying online immediately after enrolment
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Why enrol on this course?
Social Care Level 3 at HCC (London School of International Business) offers a comprehensive pathway into professional adult care work, providing essential skills and knowledge to safeguard and support vulnerable individuals. This course is tailored for aspiring social care workers looking to enter or advance within the sector, equipping them with practical experience through flexible online learning.
About this course
Understand the principles of safeguarding and promoting well-being.
Develop effective communication skills for diverse care environments.
Lead in providing compassionate support to individuals with complex needs.
Navigate regulatory requirements and standards in adult social care.
Apply practical skills through supervised placements or work-based learning.
Who is this course for?
The Social Care Level 3 course at HCC (London School of International Business) is ideal for those who are passionate about providing care and support to vulnerable adults. Whether you're already working in a social care role or looking to transition into the sector, this qualification will enhance your practical skills and theoretical knowledge. Suitable backgrounds include existing health and social care professionals, community workers, or individuals with relevant volunteer experience.
- Aspiring or current support staff in residential and community settings
- Healthcare professionals seeking additional training for cross-sector opportunities
- Volunteers or part-time carers looking to formalise their experience
- Individuals interested in progressing into management roles within adult social care
- Those who want to contribute positively towards the well-being of vulnerable adults
Key facts
- Award: Search-Term
- Level: Diploma
- Duration: 6 months / 9 months
- Fee: £1250 / £950
- Study mode: Online, flexible study options
- Accredited by: For detailed information, we kindly advise you to chat with our admissions team.
- Credits: 60
- Benefits: Earn while you learn through apprenticeship opportunities; career-focused curriculum with practical placements.
Why this course?
The Social Care Level 3 course at HCC (London School of International Business) is designed for individuals committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults. It equips learners with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to excel in adult social care settings, preparing them for leadership roles within the sector.
| Year | Estimated UK learners |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 125,000 |
| 2027 | 145,000 |
Career path
Upon completion of the Social Care Level 3 course at HCC (London School of International Business), graduates will be well-prepared to take on leadership roles within adult social care environments. The demand for skilled professionals in this sector is steadily increasing due to population ageing and rising needs for community support services. This qualification opens doors to diverse career opportunities, including residential care management, community outreach, and dementia care coordination.
}<Course information
Duration
The programme is available in 2 duration modes:
- 6 months
- 9 months
Course delivery
Online
Entry requirements
No formal qualification required
Course content
• The role of communication in health and social care settings
• Promote person-centred approaches in health and social care
• Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care
• Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings
• Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
• Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Assessment
Assessment is via assignment submission.
Fee structure
The fee for the programme is as follows:
- 6 months — Accelerated mode @ GBP £1250
- 9 months — Standard mode @ GBP £950
Fee payment plans
The programme offers the following fee payment plans:
6 months programme
● Payment option (a): GBP £416 x 3 monthly instalments● Payment option (b): GBP £1187.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)
9 months programme
● Payment option (c): GBP £190 x 5 monthly instalments● Payment option (d): GBP £475 x 2 quarterly instalments
● Payment option (e): GBP £902.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)
Accreditation
Who delivers this course
- Qualification
- Social Care Level 3
- Delivered by
- London School of International Business (LSIB) · UKPRN 10062390
- Awarded by
- an Ofqual-regulated awarding body
- Level
- RQF Level 3
- Assessment
- Written assignments, no exams
- Support
- Admissions team, 7 days a week
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Your career in health & social care starts here
Flexible online study — enrol in minutes and begin when you are ready.