Health and Social Care Courses Health and Social Care

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Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference?  Our Health & Social Care courses prepare you for a range of roles and further study in the care sector including nursing, residential care, occupational therapy and social work. Students learn from lecturers with a wide range of experience in the health and social care sector and gain hands-on experience during work placements. 

Why study Health and Social Care at Loughborough College?

  • Learn from guest speakers and take part in trips and visits 
  • Gain valuable experience during work placements that will strengthen your knowledge and CV 
  • Try out a range of enrichment activities including volunteering, fundraising and sports clubs 

Why Loughborough?

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of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment

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of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme

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Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Access to Higher Education in Health and Social Care
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
T Level in Health
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years

Your career in

  • Health and Social Care

    If you like the idea of helping people, whether in a caring, nursing, or supportive role, a career in health and social care could be ideal.

    Careers

    Social Worker
    £27,000 - £42,000

    As a social care worker, you would work in a nursing or residential home or a day care centre. Your duties would include helping residents and service users with daily tasks to improve their quality of life.

    Health Care Support Worker
    £15,000 – £20,000

    You could work in a hospital, doctor’s general practice, or pharmacy. Your duties would include building relationships and providing help and guidance on a wide range of health care issues.

    Health Service Manager
    £26,382 - £68,525

    Responsible for managing the cost, delivery, and quality of local health care services.

    £68k

    Experienced health & social care professionals could earn up to £68k per year.

    Regular performance reviews and promotion opportunities provide great career progression routes within the public health & social care sector.

    1.5 million

    The largest public sector employer is the NHS, employing roughly 1.5 million members of staff.

    90,000

    On any one day, there are 90,000 social care job vacancies in England.

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