CACHE : The Best Qualifications for Working in Children's Services


Health and Social Care


Level 2





The CACHE NVQ Level 2 is aimed at candidates working under supervision, helping to support individuals with their physical or emotional care.This includes:

  • Home Care
  • Community Support
  • Residential or day care assistants

CACHE Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care




Level 3





The CACHE NVQ Level 3 is aimed at candidates who work, or wish to work, with children, young people or adults in a health and social care setting depending on the pathway chosen. This includes:

  • Residential or daycare settings in the public, private and voluntary sectors
  • Foster carers
  • Home Care

CACHE Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care


This qualification provides the values and principles that underpin the National Occupational Standards at Level 3. Candidates can also look for progression in a wide variety of roles such as social work, youth justice work and management. It allows progression to a Foundation Degree or:

CACHE Level 4 Certificate in Managing Quality Standards in Children's Services