Regional Care Director

£70,000 - £100,000 · Career outcome for graduates of the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

A Regional Care Director is responsible for care services across a region, ensuring quality and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing care budgets
• Developing regional care strategies
• Ensuring regulatory compliance

The Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management covers relevant topics such as leadership, strategy and care management, making it a valuable qualification for this role.

With experience, Regional Care Directors can progress to national or executive roles.

Entry route

Typically requires a degree in a relevant field, management experience and a postgraduate qualification.

How the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management maps to this role

The Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a UK-regulated qualification at RQF Level 7, awarded by OTHM. For someone targeting Regional Care Director roles, it provides the formal recognition employers expect plus the applied skills the role demands — delivered 100% online while you continue working.

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