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ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Talent Learning Centre · ATHE

Build understanding of person-centred care, professional responsibilities and service quality. Use this foundation to develop care practice or prepare for further study.

Confirm the exact partner offer, current fee and available options before enrolment; public provider terms may differ from the catalogue.

OnlineSelf-studyDuration: 4 MonthsNext intake: please enquire
Choose this course
01

Is this for you?

For people interested in care services, support work and progression in health and social care.

02

What you will learn

Published modules

Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.

  • Health and Social Care Context and Principles
  • Supporting Individuals in Adult Social Care
  • Health and Ill-Health
  • Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care

Put it into practice

Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.

  • Illustrative example: Analyse a fictional care-access case and map how the person, their family and different services could work together.
Subject areas

Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.

Health and social carePerson-centred supportProfessional developmentService quality
03

Explore your career potential

Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.

Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.

Care worker

Related career

Supports daily living and individual wellbeing.

Starting out
£20,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£25,000

How to get there: Complete employer induction, safeguarding and any care qualification or background checks required for the setting.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Healthcare assistant

Related career

Supports clinical teams with delegated care tasks.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£27,000

How to get there: Complete employer induction, safeguarding and any care qualification or background checks required for the setting.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Care home manager

Additional training or accreditation required

Manages care services, staffing and quality.

Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Needs relevant care-management experience and a suitable leadership qualification; meet registered-manager requirements, including CQC or Ofsted registration in England where applicable.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Social worker

Additional training or accreditation required

Supports people and families facing social and safeguarding challenges.

Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000

How to get there: Complete a qualifying social-work degree or approved postgraduate route and register with the relevant UK regulator.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Mental health nurse

Additional training or accreditation required

Provides registered nursing care for people with mental-health needs.

Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000

How to get there: Complete an approved pre-registration nursing programme in the relevant field and obtain NMC registration.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Occupational therapist

Additional training or accreditation required

Help people regain independence in everyday activities.

Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000

How to get there: Complete the relevant approved professional qualification and HCPC registration; additional degree or postgraduate study is required.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Physiotherapy assistant

Related career

Helps deliver prescribed rehabilitation and mobility exercises.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£31,000

How to get there: Complete employer induction, safeguarding and any care qualification or background checks required for the setting.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Occupational therapy support worker

Related career

Supports rehabilitation activities under an occupational therapist.

Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£31,000

How to get there: Complete employer induction, safeguarding and any care qualification or background checks required for the setting.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Community development worker

Additional training or accreditation required

Works with communities to improve services and opportunities.

Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Health promotion specialist

Additional training or accreditation required

Develops programmes that help communities improve health.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000

How to get there: Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Health service manager

Experience required

Organises healthcare services, resources and improvements.

Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£77,000

How to get there: Requires relevant workplace experience and responsibility; management-level pay is a progression possibility, not a course outcome.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Counsellor

Additional training or accreditation required

Offers structured talking support for emotional difficulties.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000

How to get there: Complete appropriate counselling training, supervised practice and professional membership requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Family support worker

Related career

Family support workers offer tailored help to families and carers, and give advice on how to promote their children's learning and development.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Complete employer induction, safeguarding and any care qualification or background checks required for the setting.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Advocacy worker

Related career

Helps people express wishes and access support and services.

Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£30,000

How to get there: Complete employer induction, safeguarding and any care qualification or background checks required for the setting.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Residential support worker

Related career

Supports daily living and wellbeing in residential services.

Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£30,000

How to get there: Complete employer induction, safeguarding and any care qualification or background checks required for the setting.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21
04

Study options and entry

Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31

Campus, mode and intake
Online · Self-study · please enquire
Duration
4 Months
Published tuition fee
Self-funded: £500
Awarding university
ATHE
Entry requirements and routes

No qualitification required

English language

No english test

Interview or assessment

No interview

Classes and attendance

No Classes

05

Funding and support

FUNDING AWAITING CONFIRMATION

CalmaLink needs to check this course’s funding before confirming it to you.

Student Finance England

Tuition fees: To be confirmed

Maintenance: To be confirmed

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.

For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.

Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.

Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check. Official source

Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.

Funding source
Attendance and English

To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.

The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.

Read the official attendance guidance

The current TLC diploma page advertises individual online tutor support, assignment feedback and progression/CV guidance. Confirm adjustments, the exact support package and payment terms for your offer.

Sources and review

Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21

Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.

Official course page
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