The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has introduced a new Level 2 qualification for the adult social care workforce. This qualification, which has been developed from the 15 widely used Care Certificate standards, is part of the Government commitment to recognising the care workforce for the professional career it is.

Currently over 50% of the workforce do not hold an accredited qualification, but the sector is filled with experienced and committed colleagues who deserve to be acknowledged for the skilled care they provide.

Under the Department’s current plans, it is encouraged for care providers to prioritise enrolling staff who do not hold a relevant qualification on to the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification to enable them to benefit from gaining one.