NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England) (Social Care)

About This Course

This Level 3 qualification supports those working with children and young people in residential or community-based social care settings. It focuses on safeguarding, development, and the provision of effective care within the broader children and young people’s workforce.

Learners gain practical knowledge and essential skills needed to support vulnerable children, helping to promote their welfare, development, and independence. It is well suited for those working in social care settings such as fostering services, children’s homes, or family support services.

This is a fully-recognised qualification regulated by Ofqual and awarded by NCFE CACHE, providing a clear route into professional practice or further training

Course Benefits

• Recognised NCFE CACHE Level 3 Qualification (RQF)
• Specialist pathway focused on children’s social care
• Meets career and regulatory requirements for the sector
• Supports progression to higher study or direct employment

Course Units

Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (England) (Social Care)
Qualification Number: 601/3474/4/SC
Total Credits: 65

Unit 1: Engage In Personal Development In Health, Social Care Or Children’s And Young People’s Settings (A/601/1429)

• Encourages reflective practice and ongoing professional development
• Understand feedback and supervision in practice
• Create personal development plans

Unit 2: Support Children And Young People’s Health And Safety (D/601/1696)

• Manage health and safety risks in various settings
• Follow procedures for emergencies and incidents
• Promote responsibility for safety among children and young people

Unit 3: Develop Positive Relationship With Children, Young People And Others Involved In Their Care (H/601/1697)

• Use effective communication to build rapport
• Maintain professional boundaries
• Support inclusive and respectful interactions

Unit 4: Promote Communication In Health, Social Care Or Children’s And Young People’s Settings (J/601/1434)

• Enhance verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Understand and overcome communication barriers
• Use communication to support individuals’ needs

Unit 5: Working Together For The Benefit Of Children And Young People (K/601/1698)

• Build partnerships with carers and professionals
• Manage and resolve conflicts collaboratively
• Promote coordinated, multi-agency support

Unit 6: Understand Child And Young Person Development (L/601/1693)

• Examine stages of physical, cognitive, and emotional development
• Identify factors influencing development
• Use observation methods for assessment

Unit 7: Understand How To Support Positive Outcomes For Children And Young People (M/601/1699)

• Identify factors that affect children’s outcomes
• Support resilience and achievement
• Reduce risks and promote inclusion

Unit 8: Principles For Implementing Duty Of Care In Health, Social Care Or Children’s And Young People’s Settings (R/601/1436)

• Understand duty of care principles
• Address dilemmas and manage complaints
• Support responsibility and safe practice

Unit 9: Promote Child And Young Person Development (R/601/1694)

• Support holistic development through positive approaches
• Identify and respond to developmental concerns
• Monitor and adapt support plans

Unit 10: Promote Equality And Inclusion In Health, Social Care Or Children’s And Young People’s Settings (Y/601/1437)

• Understand inclusive practice and discrimination
• Promote equality daily
• Challenge exclusion and prejudice

Unit 11: Understand How To Safeguard The Wellbeing Of Children And Young People (Y/601/1695)

• Recognise signs of abuse and neglect
• Understand safeguarding policies and legal frameworks
• Collaborate with agencies to protect children

Unit 12: Promote The Well Being And Resilience Of Children And Young People (F/600/9780)

• Support emotional resilience strategies
• Encourage positive self-image
• Reduce risk and strengthen protective factors

Unit 13: Professional Practice In Children And Young People’s Social Care (F/601/0315)

• Reflect on values, ethics, and professional role
• Practice person-centred and ethical care
• Support ongoing practice development

Unit 14: Assessment And Planning With Children And Young People (M/600/9760)

• Understand assessment frameworks
• Support personalised care planning
• Promote goal-setting and review

Unit 15: CYPOP 8 – Support young people to develop, implement and review a plan of action

• Empower young people to set and review goals
• Build problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Facilitate personal planning in care

Unit 16: CYPOP 9 – Provide information and advice to children and young people

• Deliver accurate, relevant advice
• Understand confidentiality and boundaries
• Support informed decision-making

Unit 17: CYPOP 10 – Develop interviewing skills for work with children and young people

• Plan and conduct structured interviews
• Adapt approaches for individuals’ needs
• Use interview findings to inform support

Unit 18: CYPOP 5 – Understand how to set up a home-based childcare service

• Understand regulations and business setup
• Create safe, development-focused childcare environments
• Know responsibilities of a home-carer

Unit 19: TDA 3.8 – Supervise whole class learning activities

• Manage group behaviour effectively
• Deliver pre-planned learning content
• Provide feedback and maintain learning atmosphere

Unit 20: TDA 3.9 – Invigilate tests and examinations

• Prepare and set up exam environments
• Monitor and manage assessments
• Ensure integrity and fairness

Unit 21: TDA 3.20 – Work with parents to meet children’s needs

• Build effective relationships with parents
• Encourage partnership working
• Share information responsibly to support development

Assessment

This course is assessed through assignments designed to test your knowledge, with materials accessed and work submitted online. An expert assessor will guide you throughout.

Learners must be already working, volunteering, or on practical placement in a residential childcare setting to demonstrate competence in both knowledge and skills.

Required Knowledge

You must be at least 16 years old. It is suitable for learners beginning a career in children’s social care or those currently working in the sector seeking a recognised qualification.

Awarding Body

Upon completing your course, you’ll receive a certificate recognising your achievement. NCFE, a renowned organisation offering vocational and technical courses, has provided quality education for over 170 years. In 2015, CACHE joined NCFE. Enrol in an NCFE CACHE course for two-year access to NCFE CACHE Alumni, a network offering resources and guidance for care, health, and education professionals.

Support

From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience within counselling can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.

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