Health and Social Care

Are you:

aged 16-18?
not in education, employment or training?
tired of being refused a job because you lack experience?
interested in a career in health and social care?

Our Health and Social Care course is now available at Levels 1 and 2. You will work towards the correct level of qualification to suit your needs, along with English, maths, work skills and many more different options. The course will equip learners with all the skills required to progress into work, an apprenticeship or further education.

Level 1

The Level 1 course will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to pursue your chosen career in health and social care or working with children.

Entry requirements

Although you do not need any qualifications to start the Level 1 programme, you must attend all sessions including maths, English and work experience.

Why study with us?

Interactive and engaging sessions, taught by experienced tutors
Great incentives such as bus fare reimbursed
Gain up to Level 2 in maths and English
Work experience in your chosen field with our professional partners (where you can also gain a reference)
Excellent pastoral care and a supportive environment

This is a practical introduction to various roles and specific areas of expertise in the health and social care sector. The course provides a variety of specially-designed tasks and projects that learners have to complete within the safety of our fully-equipped holistic learning centre.

What will you study?

Service provisions and job roles
Guidance and standards
Health and Safety
Safeguarding and protection
Communication
Equality and diversity
Person centred practice
Healthy lifestyles
Babies and children

Next steps?

You can progress onto the Level 2 or enrol on our traineeship programme, subject to successful interview.

Level 2

Entry requirements

You must:

already hold a Level 1 certificate in Health and Social Care OR GCSE’S A-C in Maths and English or equivalent
have current photo I.D to obtain a DBS (in order for you to complete work experience).

Why study with us?

Interactive and engaging sessions, taught by experienced tutors
Great incentives such as bus fare reimbursed
Gain up to level 2 in Maths and English
Work experience in your chosen field
Excellent pastoral care and a supportive environment.

What will you study?

Role of the social care worker
Health and Safety
Principles of Safeguarding and protection
Communication
Handling information
Duty of care
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Person centred approaches
Personal development

Next steps?

There are many opportunities to progress, and we will help you apply for jobs.

As part of your course you can also access:

up to Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths
work skills
Information Communication Technology
Personal Social Development
Rotary - Community Qualification
Information Advice and Guidance
Work Experience with our professional partners

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Meet the team!

Bree Negra

"Here at London Road, I am the Functional Skills tutor. I aim to help young people achieve their maths and English. I am always available to support and make lessons relevant so learners can see why having these qualifications can help them succeed. "

Kelly Cheshire

"I am the Health and Social Care tutor. I will support you through your studies and help you to fulfil your potential. I will also assist you to progress on your learner journey."

Sarah Wheatley

"I am the learner support officer for the Health and Social Care programme. I am here to support you and your journey. I am also a Health and Social Care tutor so can help you with all aspects of your studies."

Rebecca Vanston

"I am the receptionist, administrator and Impartial Advice and Guidance (IAG) advisor. If you need some advice or some support around your programme, please feel free to come and speak to me."