Health and Social Care
Course area introduction
Whether you want to work with adults with disabilities or health problems, or those needing other types of support, our health and social care courses will give you the knowledge and experience to carve out a career in the growing and rewarding care sector.
If you already have experience in this sector, you can improve your job prospects by building on your existing qualifications, by using your experience and knowledge to gain a formal qualification.
You’ll benefit from fantastic facilities at either our Basford or City Hub campuses. Most courses include work experience and we have many links with local hospitals, voluntary organisations and care homes. Our teaching staff has extensive and current industry experience and offers a supportive learning environment. We also work closely with the area’s top employers, including Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
After completing your course you can choose to go into employment with the skills you’ve learned, or to progress onto a university-level course.
Our health and social care courses offer a clear path into a rewarding and secure career. With NUH being the largest employer in Nottingham, there is a demand for skilled professionals rising across Nottinghamshire—and with roles that rely on real human connection and compassion.
Facilities
Health Care Hub
The Health Care Hub features a simulated hospital ward as well as hospital beds with dummies that students can use to replicate a realistic hospital scenario.
Simulated Hospital Ward
We have invested over £600,000 in a simulated hospital ward, along with a range of additional healthcare training facilities.
63 available courses
Access to Higher Education: Health and Social Care (Social Work Route) (19+) - Full-time
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Access to Higher Education: Health Professions (Nursing and Midwifery) (19+) - Full-time
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Access to Higher Education: Social Sciences (19+) - Full-time
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Adult Care Worker - Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)
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Alcohol Awareness (CPD) - Online Learning
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Allergy Awareness for those Working in Adult Social Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning
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Careers related to this course area
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Care Workers and Home Carers
Potential Earnings
£30,604.29
Average Earnings
£18,564.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Employment opportunities
The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2022, the current year and projections for future years until 2033.
Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).
Pathways
Health, Social and Child Care Services
People in these occupations provide care and support services for children, healthcare patients, and the elderly, and administrate social programmes.
Public Services
People in these occupations administrate government programmes and services, work in the justice system, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Skills
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.
