Health & Social Care Learner Stories

“I had been a care assistant for four years without a formal qualification. Lift College made the whole process straightforward — my assessor visited regularly and I completed my Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care in just over a year. I was promoted to senior care worker the month after I qualified.”

“I had been a deputy manager for two years waiting to take the level 5. Lift College's support team sorted my enrolment quickly and my assessor was genuinely expert in care home management. Achieved the RQF diploma in 14 months and registered as manager with the CQC shortly after.”

“I had two years of care experience but no formal qualification. The Lift College team conducted a recognition of prior learning assessment and we were able to start at level 3 straight away. My assessor was patient and encouraging throughout. I passed my Level 3 RQF diploma and moved into a senior care worker role within the same organisation.”

“Working nights makes studying difficult, but Lift College's online platform meant I could do the knowledge units at any time. My assessor was flexible about observations around my rota. I finished my Level 3 RQF Diploma in 16 months while working full time — I could not have managed with a rigid classroom schedule.”

“After completing my level 3, Lift College guided me straight into the level 4 lead practitioner qualification. The progression was seamless — same assessor, same platform. I am now a team leader at a residential home and starting the level 5 next year. Lift College has been my career development partner.”

“I changed careers from retail to care at 42 and was anxious about returning to study. My Lift College advisor was honest about the workplace observation requirements and helped me find a part-time care role alongside my studies. Finishing the Level 3 RQF Diploma felt like a genuine achievement — and my employer immediately offered a senior care worker contract.”