Do you want to be a paramedic? Become a counsellor? Work as a nurse? As some of the most important jobs in society, a career in Health and Social Care will reward and challenge you.
There are 1.48 million health and social care professionals in the UK, working in many different settings. Our courses are designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge needed to care for others in a broad range of health or social care settings. Many past students have progressed on to university at degree level.
You may decide to take on a role with the elderly, children or young people, terminally ill clients, individuals with mental health problems, people with learning difficulties or people with dementia. Some people prefer to visit clients at home whilst others enjoy being part of a large team in a care facility.
My ambition has always been to train as a Paramedic and I new that studying Health & Social Care would help me gain the knowledge that I needed to be able to pursue that career. Zoe Fitz-Maurice, Health & Social Care Student
"My ambition has always been to train as a Paramedic and I knew that studying Health & Social Care would help me to gain the knowledge that I needed to be able to pursue my career choice. As part of my course, I undertook two work placements with two age groups, which were both such valuable experiences and helped to develop my people skills. I will be finishing my studies later this year and I hope to secure a place at University to study Paramedic Science, which will lead me into being able to fully qualify as a Paramedic."
