The Health and Social Care industry in the UK employs over 1.5 million people and is vital to care for the most vulnerable in society. With a number of different settings to choose from, including care homes, schools, hospitals or out in the community, there’s a whole raft of options and possibilities within which to establish a valuable and fulfilling career.
For many, working in this area is seen as a vocation, rather than simply a job, as it provides the opportunity to make a real difference to many people’s lives. It can also be tough and take a lot out of you, both physically and emotionally, and so being able to work under pressure is essential to success.
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Example career options
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Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Care
Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship
Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
T Level: Supporting Adult Nursing
Access to HE: Health Science Professions
Access to HE: Science Level 3
Certificate in Health and Social Care – Children’s and Young peoples settings
Certificate in Health and Social Care – Children’s and Young peoples settings
Certificate in Understanding the Safe Use of Medicines
Counselling
Counselling
Counselling
Diploma in Progression to Health
Diploma in Progression to Health
Access to HE: Health Science Professions
Access to HE: Health Science Professions
Access to HE: Science Level 3
Certificate in Understanding the Safe Use of Medicines
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Diploma in Adult Care
Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
Leader in Adult Care
Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Diploma in Adult Care
Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship
Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Leader in Adult Care
“My tutors are really supportive. I like learning about a range of in-depth topics relating to my course.”
Aimee Winstanley Level 3 Health and Social Care, Former student at De Warenne Academy
“The teachers are very supportive in helping me achieve my ambition to study adult nursing at university.”
Maneerat Thongngoen Level 3 Health and Social Care Former student at De Warenne Academy
