The diploma is one of 14 introduced as part of the Government's drive to encourage young people to stay in education.
By 2013, it will be statutory for all schools to offer specialist diplomas.
Other subject areas being introduced in 2008 include engineering, information and communication technology.
There will be 6,800 places available for the Society, Health and Development diploma, which was developed by Skills for Health in partnership with the Children's Workforce Network, led by SkillsActive, Skills for Justice and Skills for Care.
Students gaining the diploma can progress to a range of degree courses and a variety of apprenticeships and jobs.
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