HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
STUDY HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
AT WESTON COLLEGE
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE COURSES FOR 16-19 YEAR OLDS
Are you looking to make a difference to someone’s life? Wanting to help vulnerable people, being a good communicator and having a flexible approach to work are all qualities that help you start a great career within the health and social care industry.
It is a large sector that continues to grow, and offers many opportunities. Our study programmes are designed to offer you a wide range of progression routes so that you can find the perfect career path.
Our Health and Social Care courses are perfect for enthusiastic young minds, keen to achieve greatness by progressing to university or into employment within a rewarding and fulfilling industry focused on helping other people and the community.
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We've bundled the best education in the area with career boosted benefits - and are leveraging our contacts as one of the largest Colleges in the country to give you the best possible chance of success.
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OUR FACILITIES MORE THAN JUST A CLASSROOM
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Our college based programmes will be taught in our multi-million-pound
Health and Active Living Skills Centre where you will benefit from
- The first facility of its kind - purpose built to address the local skills
shortage - A simulation training hospital ward - preparing you for employment
- Hi-tech medical mannequines - giving you experience of clinical procedures
that's as real to life as possible - Industry leading Virtual reality headset and 360 video software to provide
real world scenarios
Learn where the professionals train - This facility is also to be used by the NHS
to upskill existing staff, so you get to mix with industry professionals.
LISA
"The college organised lots of amazing experiences for us with specialist guest lectures on sepsis, home care, nutrition and bee therapy..."
Studied: Health and Social Care, Level 2 & 3
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Health and Social Care, Level 2 & 3
Level 3 Health and Social Care
LATEST NEWS
<p paraeid="{d7aae37c-9473-4c0c-af1d-d30ccfb7750c}{167}" paraid="2069836205">Fantastic news in <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/healt…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Health and Social Care</a> as Level 3 learner, Leah, finishes off her second-year studies and heads straight into full-time employment as a Paediatrics Nursing Associate with the prestigious John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. </p><p paraeid="{d7aae37c-9473-4c0c-af1d-d30ccfb7750c}{188}" paraid="1085634926">Leah has had immense success throughout her time at college, previously taking part in Lateral Flow and Vaccination training, selected by tutors in recognition of her hard work and dedication to her studies. This led to further opportunities, with Leah working as a qualified vaccinator administering Covid vaccines to patients throughout the pandemic. </p><p paraeid="{d7aae37c-9473-4c0c-af1d-d30ccfb7750c}{188}" paraid="1085634926"> </p><p paraeid="{d7aae37c-9473-4c0c-af1d-d30ccfb7750c}{198}" paraid="2016446386">To celebrate Leah’s success and the beginning of her career in the Healthcare industry, we asked her some questions: </p><p paraeid="{d7aae37c-9473-4c0c-af1d-d30ccfb7750c}{204}" paraid="1088828902"><em><strong>What made you want to go into Paediatrics?</strong></em> </p><p paraeid="{d7aae37c-9473-4c0c-af1d-d30ccfb7750c}{210}" paraid="1433315195">I’ve always preferred working with children. I used to think I might like to go into teaching, but I've always been more interested in the health side of things. </p><p paraeid="{d7aae37c-9473-4c0c-af1d-d30ccfb7750c}{220}" paraid="410168397"><em><strong>Was there anything about the course you have studied that helped you along your way to making that decision? </strong></em></p><p paraeid="{d7aae37c-9473-4c0c-af1d-d30ccfb7750c}{230}" paraid="168043471">Yes definitely. Studying Health and Social Care helped me learn about the different jobs and opportunities in nursing. Working with case studies within my assignments really interested me because it gave me insight into real life situations that happen when working with patients. </p><p paraeid="{d7aae37c-9473-4c0c-af1d-d30ccfb7750c}{238}" paraid="1507454671"><em><strong>What about your course has helped you prepare for this job? </strong></em></p><p paraeid="{d7aae37c-9473-4c0c-af1d-d30ccfb7750c}{244}" paraid="22121840">My placements really helped. I have been doing Covid vaccinations, which has really inspired and motivated me to feel confident talking to new people and deal with difficult situations. Through the course, I have also had the opportunity to work in several care homes and I’ve realised that’s not really what I want to do. So, the course has really helped me work out what I enjoy and what I want to pursue, and also show me what I what I don’t really want to do in the future. </p><p paraeid="{15991ff9-7c7a-4e8d-9652-a5a85afc8553}{15}" paraid="1597066047"><em><strong>What would you say is the best thing about studying here? </strong></em></p><p paraeid="{15991ff9-7c7a-4e8d-9652-a5a85afc8553}{21}" paraid="2134014655">The staff definitely push you, which at first seemed stressful, but now that I’m finishing and looking back I realise that it actually really helped me and allowed me to learn and grow a lot – they just push you to do your best. There’s also always lots of opportunities, becoming a vaccinator was an opportunity that came up through college, my lecturers recognised my hard work and put me forward for the training. It was really nice to be selected. </p><p paraeid="{15991ff9-7c7a-4e8d-9652-a5a85afc8553}{55}" paraid="1703599631"><em><strong>What would you say to somebody who’s thinking of studying Health and Social Care? </strong></em></p><p paraeid="{15991ff9-7c7a-4e8d-9652-a5a85afc8553}{65}" paraid="1141228734">I would say go for it! I wasn’t sure what to choose at first, but it’s a great course to pick because there are so many options afterwards, whether you go down the Health side or the Social Care side. It gives you an overview and experience of both so you get it helps you to choose. </p><p paraeid="{15991ff9-7c7a-4e8d-9652-a5a85afc8553}{87}" paraid="939725994"> </p><p paraeid="{15991ff9-7c7a-4e8d-9652-a5a85afc8553}{87}" paraid="939725994">The Health and Social Care team are exceptionally proud of Leah and her incredible achievements. </p><p paraeid="{15991ff9-7c7a-4e8d-9652-a5a85afc8553}{93}" paraid="157474621">To find out more about the opportunities available in Health and Social Care at Weston College <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/healt…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">click here</a>. </p>
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<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{10745b3a-0a68-44e3-baab-b1aee9933597}{186}" paraid="1136364232" xml:lang="EN-GB">We LOVE hearing about the amazing journeys to success from our past students. </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{437ddd1f-fc87-4bea-a0a3-455dfc0d000b}{53}" paraid="1688210779" xml:lang="EN-GB">We recently caught up with <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/healt… 3 Health and Social Care</a> alumni Josh Bell, who has had an incredible journey so far. </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{2a83cf71-7a5e-49d3-8ccb-2e8ff49a4a46}{219}" paraid="1139322914" xml:lang="EN-GB">Since being at Weston College, Josh previously worked in Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) & Sleep Service at Bristol Royal Hospital For Children. Now studying for his degree, Josh is now working for University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) as a Nursing Assistant and Healthcare Assistant in Portsmouth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{07d88b34-fbe1-428f-8b69-7f3724b34ee4}{235}" paraid="1245549110" xml:lang="EN-GB">As well as gaining this fantastic wealth of knowledge and experience from these roles, Josh also received an <a href="https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-parliamentary-awards/">NHS Parliamentary Award</a> and was named “The NHS Rising Star”, South West Regional Champion! </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{99fab765-b31f-4a31-b170-5057c7e2f0c3}{92}" paraid="293150060" xml:lang="EN-GB">Ahead of their clinical placements, Josh recently visited the <a href="www.weston.ac.uk/HALSC">Health and Active Living Skills Centre</a> to teach current Level 2 & 3 learners about Sepsis as a volunteer for UK charity: <a href="http://sepsistrust.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Sepsis Trust.</a></p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{6897235e-6e90-441e-a560-313e935060ba}{77}" paraid="435053839" xml:lang="EN-GB">Josh commented: “Sepsis (also known as blood poisoning) is the immune system’s overreaction to an infection or injury. Having an understanding of Sepsis and its symptoms is paramount when spotting the first signs which can lead to early detection, intervention and treatment. Asking the question ‘Just Ask Could It Be Sepsis?’ does save lives and getting that message out there in the community is essential.” </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{21ef5a42-6cd9-4fed-b155-38a1a678d14e}{50}" paraid="684225991" xml:lang="EN-GB">The class covered the signs and symptoms and treatment of Sepsis, practiced clinical skills, including taking Manual Blood Pressures and completed a NEWS2 (National Early Warning Score 2). </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{21ef5a42-6cd9-4fed-b155-38a1a678d14e}{50}" paraid="684225991" xml:lang="EN-GB">Guest lectures such as this are one of the career-boosting benefits that stem from the college’s newly formed <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/career-excellence-hubs">Health and Social Care Career Excellence Hub</a>. These innovative subject specific hubs allow for students at Weston College to have access to exclusive opportunities. Endorsed by industry, such as UHBW, this enables for better integration with the sector to make sure class content is relative and opens doors for learners so they leave college with more than just a qualification.</p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{45329dc3-3706-4f53-b94b-aa0eb21347ec}{227}" paraid="561531486" xml:lang="EN-GB">Josh continued: “I was delighted at the welcome I had back into the college, and I was very impressed with a particular I class I taught! Sarah-Jane, who was my previous Health & Social Care Lecturer, was great and I am so pleased that the students are still learning Health and Social Care as it’s one of the best careers to be part of! </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{0270525f-5bce-424e-9136-c0275d49c3a9}{58}" paraid="1033781115" xml:lang="EN-GB">I thought the new facilities were fantastic. It's great to see that current students have an area to study and practice clinical skills which can highly relate to a clinical environment within a hospital or an acute setting, which is paramount for essential clinical learning!” </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{beec264b-60be-4c2b-b27f-44cf375e1de9}{194}" paraid="1434393607" xml:lang="EN-GB">Josh is currently studying a Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) Degree Course at the University of Portsmouth. </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{2f64a0f2-d136-4d30-b2f5-43934926a09a}{48}" paraid="476451793" xml:lang="EN-GB">“I am loving my Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) Degree Course at the University, I have always been inspired to work in the NHS, but especially to become a Paramedic. The best part of the course so far is our clinical placements where we are based in an Ambulance Station and working with Paramedics out on the road to get experience and learning on the job!” </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{e2c141f5-49e7-4550-a45b-c9839a2cc446}{194}" paraid="1934806350" xml:lang="EN-GB">Moving forward, Josh is hoping to go on to do a Critical Care Masters degree in the future, aiming to one day work for the Air Ambulance or specialising in Critical / Acute Care. </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{e2c141f5-49e7-4550-a45b-c9839a2cc446}{188}" paraid="1936139474" xml:lang="EN-GB">On Saturday 11th June 2022, he will be taking part in the Great North Swim to raise funds for The UK’s Sepsis Trust. The Great North Swim is the largest open water swimming event in the UK. Held in the stunning surroundings of Lake Windermere, England's largest lake at 10.5 miles long (17km), stretching from Ambleside in the North to Newby Bridge in the South. Click here to learn more. </p>
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<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{e2c141f5-49e7-4550-a45b-c9839a2cc446}{188}" paraid="1936139474" xml:lang="EN-GB">We'd like to say a huge thank-you to Josh for returning to the College to pass on his knowledge - An incredibly bright future ahead for this young professional!</p>
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<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{5383cb87-5f1d-40a8-ac1d-f2153862b334}{73}" paraid="1983197997" xml:lang="EN-GB"><strong>Click to find out more on:</strong></p>
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<p>With the UK poised for high career growth as it emerges from the pandemic and employers looking to recruit the best talent to succeed in a post Brexit economy, Weston College has launched Career Excellence Hubs which will be introduced from September 2021.</p>
<p>Every subject area in Weston College, including health and social care, has signed up to the Career Excellence Charter, which further cements Weston College’s ethos of providing careers and not courses, with students having access to employers, which brings opportunities to maximise their potential and showcase their talent.</p>
<p>As a Future Talent Business Partner, Sirona care & health is pledging its support to develop young people and help them become industry ready, and will have the opportunity to:</p>
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<li>Co-design training provision</li>
<li>Create an inspirational learning experience</li>
<li>Provide the skills training required for their business and wider industry</li>
<li>Deliver a talented workforce for the industry will thrive</li>
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<p>Janet Rowse, Chief Executive of Sirona care & health said:</p>
<p>“This is a really exciting and valuable initiative set up by Weston College and we feel privileged to be a Future Talent Business Partner. We offer a full range of rewarding careers in health and social care and this partnership will enable young people to access hands on experience and see first-hand the many and varied opportunities there are. It is also helping to build a bright and prosperous future for the next generation.”</p>
<p>Andrew Webster, Education Sector Manager – Further Education & Skills at The Careers & Enterprise Company, said: “The team at Weston College don’t just work on one off projects about careers and the world of work, they work strategically, embedding information and examples about careers into so much of what they do. All of this means their young people are as well prepared as possible to take on the future.”</p>
<p>Dr Paul Phillips CBE, Principal and Chief Executive of Weston College Group, added: “At Weston College, our mission statement is ‘creating brighter futures’ and we passionately believe in helping all our students reach their ultimate goal, focussing on their future employability and developing the skills they will need to have a successful career. “We are therefore thrilled to announce that we are introducing our Career Excellence Hubs across our provision from September. Our learners will be receiving unrivalled career benefits unique to Weston College that give them the opportunity to become career ready, get ahead and stand out from the crowd! “I’m also delighted to be working with Sirona care & health, who will play a real key role in our new Career Excellence Hubs, and we are very excited to get them underway and support our learners.”</p>
<p>Find out more about Career Excellence Hubs, <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/career-excellence-hubs">here</a>.</p>
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