Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is a nationally recognised qualification for care workers seeking to advance their skills and responsibilities. It provides learners with the competence to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care in a variety of adult care settings, including residential homes, domiciliary services and community-based support.

Learners develop a strong understanding of safeguarding adults, duty of care, health and safety, equality and inclusion, and person-centred care principles. The programme also builds communication and leadership skills, preparing learners to take on greater responsibility in supervising staff and supporting service users with complex needs.

Delivered over 9 months, the diploma combines structured online learning with practical application in the workplace. A minimum of two face-to-face observations will be conducted in the learner’s care setting to confirm practical competence. This ensures the qualification reflects real-world practice and supports career progression in adult care.

• Agreed Ways of Working
• Safeguarding
• Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practice
• Duty of Care
• Communication in Care
• Handling Information
• Person-Centred Practice
• Choice and Independence
• Health and Wellbeing
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Continuous Development
• Personal Wellbeing

The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is available to individuals aged 19 and over who are employed in adult care settings supporting vulnerable adults. Suitable roles include care workers, support workers, and staff in care homes, residential care, domiciliary care and home care services.

Learners must be working in a role that allows them to evidence the required knowledge and behaviours in practice. To meet assessment requirements, at least two face-to-face observations will be carried out in the learner’s workplace.

Non-UK nationals with legal employment status are also eligible to enrol. Applicants should be committed to completing the 9-month programme and supported by their employer to participate fully in the learning and assessment process.

On successful completion, learners achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, a nationally recognised qualification aligned with sector standards.

The diploma confirms that learners are competent in providing safe, person-centred support and demonstrates readiness for more advanced responsibilities in adult social care. It validates skills in safeguarding, duty of care, communication, health and safety, and working inclusively with individuals and teams.

Respected by employers across care services, the qualification supports career development into senior care worker, key worker or supervisor roles. It also creates a clear pathway into higher-level training, including the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care or leadership and management qualifications.

Enrolling on the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is a straightforward process designed to support both learners and employers.

Once interest is registered, our team will contact you to confirm eligibility, answer initial questions and ensure the programme is set up to reflect the learner’s workplace responsibilities. This discussion also highlights how the diploma can support personal development, career goals and organisational needs within adult care.

From there, the enrolment process is seamless, and learners can begin developing the skills and confidence needed to provide high-quality, person-centred care and progress into more senior roles within adult social care.