Health and Social Care

A career in Health and Social Care opens the door to a rewarding and impactful career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives.

This field encompasses a wide range of professions dedicated to improving the wellbeing of individuals and communities, from healthcare providers to social workers. Whether you aspire to work in hospitals, schools, care homes, or community services, you’ll gain valuable skills and knowledge that are essential for supporting others.

On our Health and Social Care courses, you will receive comprehensive training that combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, ensuring you are well prepared for the challenges and rewards of a career in this vital sector.

You’ll benefit from highly qualified teaching staff with extensive industry experience, including former primary school teachers, nursery nurses, health visitors, nurses, social workers, radiographers, and nursery managers.

With our strong employer connections to local authorities, nurseries, schools, care providers, the NHS, and children’s centres, our programmes will give you the chance to learn from experienced professionals through valuable work placements. Additionally, during your placement the staff you work with can share practical tips and guidance to support your success.

This field offers excellent opportunities for both university progression and employment. Our achievement rates consistently surpass the national average, and many of our students progress to further study, university, or employment.

By studying Health and Social Care, you’re not just earning a qualification; you’re laying the foundation for a career that is both fulfilling and essential to society. You’ll play a meaningful role in supporting the physical and emotional development of children and adults, helping them stay healthy and happy.

Is a career in Health and Social Care for you? Here are some insights to help you decide.

You enjoy helping others. You like supporting and caring for people, it comes to you naturally and people are at ease around you.

You seek variety. You want plenty of options open for you so you can mix things up and experience diverse roles in places like hospitals, schools, and community centres.

You want to make a difference. You want to work in a field that positively impacts individuals and communities.

You are interested in human behaviour. You are curious about psychology, health, and social issues.

You want to work with others. You like collaborating and coordination to solve problems and provide support.

You value growth. You want a career with opportunities for learning and advancement.