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Last month saw the Education and Early Years, Hair and Beauty, and the Hospitality and Catering students celebrating their achievements this year.
The End of Year Celebrations showcased the learners incredible work and skills. The theme of this year's event was ‘WESTONBURY’ - Weston College’s very own festival!
To kick off the evening, guests were greeted with mocktails and welcomed with amazing stalls displaying learners work, hair braiding, festival food stalls and glitter face painting!
The food stalls were run by Hospitality and Catering students and served up incredible food to the guests which was a wonderful opportunity for learners to gain some real-life experience.
Our Education and Early Years learners presented a video of what they get up to in classes and students Bethany, Hannah and Rachel got up on stage to discuss what they enjoy about their courses!
The Hair and Beauty learners displayed their skills with a catwalk, demonstrating the technical skills they have gained over the last year. To open the catwalk, a group of learners gaining their Level 2 Hairdressing qualification prepared a dance – these students have played a significant role in the World Skills competence to excellence which enables them to be challenged to work outside their comfort zones, resilience in challenging situations, problem solve to prepare them for the world of work.
Sandra Bull, Dean of the Service Sector says: "Following the challenges of the last academic year it was lovely to be able to celebrate once again in person the progression and journey of our learners in Service Sectors."
Congratulations to all our award winners and a huge thank you to our staff!
“Our NHS and social care staff have showed us time and again – throughout the pandemic and beyond – what it means to work with compassion and dedication to transform lives.”
- Health and Social Care Secretary, Steve Barclay
The opportunities in the Healthcare profession are almost entirely endless, and here at Weston College we think pursuing a career in Health is a great choice!
Read on to find out our top 5 reasons why.
1. Job Satisfaction: Making a difference
9 times out of 10 the biggest lure to a career in Health is the immense impact you have on people’s lives on a daily basis.
As our new Health and Social Care Secretary, Steve Barclay explains, working in the health sector means having the ability to positively impact and transform the lives of those in your care. Whether working as a Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic or Home Carer your role is infinitely significant to every single patient who’s path you cross; YOU can make a difference.
Often your role will encompass even more than that too, with opportunities to interact and provide support for the patient’s family members and loved ones.
You may be thinking ‘how does this apply to roles that aren’t patient-facing?’ Remember, every role in the Health industry has a monumental impact on a patient’s life and wellbeing. For example, chefs and cleaners are integral to creating a healthy and happy environment to ensure the patient’s comfort and state of mind is at optimum. Every role is important in healthcare!
2. A Growing Industry
The NHS is one of the biggest employers in Europe - employing just over 1.4 million people for a wide range of roles including Laboratory Technicians, Senior Healthcare Support Workers and Nursing Associates. No matter what level or area of interest, there is a role for you!
Health Secretary, Steve Barclay, says “this government is investing more than ever before in our NHS and care services to beat the COVID-19 backlogs, recruit 50,000 more nurses, reform social care and ensure patients across the country can access the care they need.” The rapid growth and work abundancy in this sector means you will always be in high demand, so you can enjoy excellent job security!
Click the links above to find out more about these roles and the opportunities available in Health at Weston College.
Alternatively, take a look at our T level, BTEC Extended diploma and degree-level pathways into the health industry to find the right fit for you!
3. Working with People
If you’re someone that excels in social environments, Health is a perfect industry for you – with teamwork being one of the most integral parts of the job. Working in the Health sector means being part of a huge, intertwining community with care and support at its core and positivity flowing throughout!
4. Pays and Benefits
The Healthcare profession offers a variety of perks. According to NHS pay and benefits the NHS has one of the most generous pension schemes on offer and as an NHS employee, you’ll have unique access to a health service discounts scheme too.
Alternatively, you may decide to work for a private healthcare provider – many of which generously offer free life insurance, health screenings and training as part of their employment packages.
In addition to this, you can also enjoy the benefit of a flexible work schedule and generous holiday allowance for most roles.
5. You can Live Anywhere
Finally, another reason pursuing a career in Health is a great choice, this profession allows you to live and work anywhere! Interested in travel or living abroad? Working in health means they’ll always be a job for you no matter where you go!
If these 5 reasons left you feeling excited about your future in Health, find out more about all of pathways available at Weston College here!
To find out about Higher Education opportunities in health at UCW click here.
I have always been very passionate about a career in hairdressing, and my goal was always to become my own boss, to give me more flexibility, control, and motivation.
I started my journey over 20 years ago, as a student at Weston College, where I completed a Level 2 and 3, in Hairdressing and Barbering.
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at college, as it gave me the knowledge and the practical skills, to allow me to realise my dream and get to where I am today – owning my own salon, Creations by Gina.
Something which really benefited me when starting out, was gaining practical work experience. Now that I am a business owner, I support young people who are taking their first steps into this exciting industry.
Through doing this I have seen people develop their skills further, and it has brought other key benefits too, such as:
- Improved confidence
- Understanding of the job role
- Working as a team
- Enhanced communication skills
- Time management
It also offers learners the opportunity to gain experience in additional areas, such as working on reception and dealing with other brands – which is crucial in the industry.
I have found that offering these placements has also really benefited my business too. It allows me to meet people that are the future of the industry and assist in their development, which is fantastic for finding future recruits.
Weston College have supported me throughout my whole journey, and I look forward to sharing my experiences and knowledge with more learners in the coming years.
Gina, Owner of Creations by Gina
