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This nationally recognised qualification gives you the knowledge and practical skills to make a real difference in adult care and health settings.
It’s perfect for care workers, healthcare assistants, and personal assistants who play a vital role in supporting others every day. You’ll learn how to deliver person-centred care, promote wellbeing, and maintain the highest standards of safety.
Great news! LDSS funding has returned for 2026/27, including the Level 2 Diploma in Care!
Who is the Level 2 Diploma in Care for?
This qualification is perfect for you if you:
- Work, or want to work, in adult care or health settings in England.
- Support adults with hands-on care, whether as a care worker, healthcare assistant, or personal assistant.
- Want to build recognised skills in person-centred care, communication, health and safety, and safeguarding.
- Are ready to start or take the next step in a rewarding career in health and social care.
- Are 16 or older and have a basic level of literacy and numeracy (Level 1 or equivalent).
Qualification Information
Assessment method
Portfolio of evidence
Credit value
46
Guided learning hours (GLH)
309
Learning aim reference
60327613
Qualification number
603/2761/3
Total qualification time (TQT)
460
Payment terms for LDSS-funded qualifications and programme
The Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) provides financial support for vocational learning and continuing professional development (CPD) of staff in the adult social care sector. It is offered by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and helps cover the costs of various adult social care qualifications, learning programs and digital learning modules.
What does the Level 2 Diploma in Care cover?
To achieve this qualification, you’ll complete all the mandatory units and choose additional optional units to reach the required credit value.
Mandatory Units
These core units are essential for building your knowledge and skills:
- Communication in Care Settings
- Handle Information in Care Settings
- Personal Development in Care Settings
- Implement Person-Centred Approaches in Care Settings
- Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Care Settings
- Responsibilities of a Care Worker
- Duty of Care
- Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings
Optional Units
Alongside the mandatory units, you’ll choose a minimum of 22 credits from a wide range of optional units. These let you tailor your learning to your role, interests, and career goals. Examples include:
- Assisting in the administration of medication
- Supporting individuals with personal care needs
- Understanding mental health and dementia care
- Infection prevention and control
- Supporting individuals at the end of life
This flexible approach means you can focus on the areas that matter most to you while building the skills to make a real difference in the lives of those you care for.
Study Skills Workshop
Many of us may not have studied for a qualification for many years, and the thought of doing a qualification can, understandably, be daunting. Our FREE course demystifies academic language by explaining the meaning of different "command verbs", reassures about the wide variety of assessment methods we use, so writing reams is not required (unless you enjoy writing!) and describes what can be used as "prior learning", so you don't have to repeat recent work.
We discuss the use of AI in your qualification, and answer any concerns you may have - no matter how trivial they seem. This course is available as a video, to watch when it suits you, or as a workshop where you can engage with others and realise that you aren't alone!
Our flexible learning approach helps people to complete their qualifications with ease.
We want you, our learner, to gain as much knowledge as possible from our qualifications. In order to achieve this, we offer a variety of resources to help you – including a range of tutor-led videos that you can watch in your own time, plus FREE access to any of our Zoom mandatory training courses for six months. This time may be extended with permission from your assessor.
Funding for the Level 2 Diploma in Care
This qualification is funded by the Learning and Development Support Scheme for the adult social care workforce.
Here is the detailed information on how to reclaim the cost of the Level 2 Diploma in Care
Rest assured, we will be with you every step of your journey and will celebrate your success with you as you complete your qualification!
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What Our Clients Say Testimonials
PROVIDER
I submitted my first 2 claims through the LDSS last week and found the process much smoother than I initially thought it would be. Once I was told the qualification number (which is required), the rest of the process was very easy to follow. I uploaded both a copy of the invoice, and the receipt and both claims were accepted first time round. I was informed they were accepted on the same day as submission so a very quick turnaround.Mel Macaulay
PROVIDER
Our experience with the new Learning & Development Support Scheme has been really positive. We have found the new system to be very straight forward, easy to use and have already received the 60% funding for each submitted application. The new service also enables providers to more easily obtain funding for qualifications to support their employee's progression, learning and development.Joseph Taylor