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Level 2 Qualifications for Social Care: GCSEs, Functional Skills and GCSE Equivalency

Level 2 English and Maths are essential for social care degrees, with GCSEs, Functional Skills and GCSE Equivalency offering different routes to meet entry requirements. Understanding which qualifications your chosen universities accept helps you choose the right pathway towards an Access to HE Diploma and a career in social care.
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Care Worker Career Guide: How to Become a Care Worker in the UK

Develop your Care Worker career in the UK with this complete guide. Discover training & qualification routes, duties, salary, skills, progression, employers and more.
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Care Worker Salary: How Much Do Care Workers Earn in the UK?

A guide to Care Worker salaries & pay - average salary, how much you can expect to earn and differences between public and private sector pay rates.
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Carer Career Guide: How to Become a Carer in the UK

Develop your Carer career in the UK with this complete guide. Discover training and qualification routes, duties, salary, skills, progression, employers and more.
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Carer Salary: How Much Do Carers Earn in the UK?

A guide to Carer salaries & pay - average salary, how much you can expect to earn and differences between public and private sector pay rates.
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Access to Higher Education Diplomas for Social Care and Social Work Routes

The Access to HE Diploma (Careers in Education, Youth Work and Child Development) is a flexible, online Level 3 qualification for adults without A Levels, providing a recognised pathway into social work, youth work and related degrees. It prepares learners for university while fitting around work and other commitments.
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Access to HE for Social Care, Youth Work and Child Development

The Access to HE Diploma (Careers in Education, Youth Work and Child Development) is a flexible, online Level 3 qualification for adults without A Levels, providing a recognised pathway into degrees in social work, youth work, early childhood and related fields. It prepares learners for university and people-focused careers.
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Marie Hind on becoming a Senior Enablement Support Worker

Marie Hind shares how she became a Senior Enablement Support Worker, what the role involves, the skills needed and why she loves working for Amber Valley.
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From Support Worker to PBS Consultant: Claire Bates' Journey with West Sussex Autism CIC

Claire Bates shares her journey with West Sussex Autism CIC, from supporting the organisation's first service user to becoming a PBS consultant, and explains what makes a career in autism support so rewarding.
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