DEVELOP THE IN-DEMAND SKILLS NEEDED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO SOMEONE’S LIFE.
The care sector is one of the biggest and most important industries in the UK.
Job opportunities are vast, varied and very much in-demand; you could go on to become a Nurse, Operating Department Practitioner, Social Worker, Support Worker, Midwife, Carer or Counsellor. Our nationally recognised qualifications provide you with sought-after, transferable skills for a successful career to begin your journey in the health and social care sector.
Our courses are ideal for those who have a true passion for caring for others. You’ll learn key skills from our supportive tutors who have many years of experience working in the health and social care sector. At Rotherham College we have a fully-equipped hospital ward which we use to recreate real life situations in order to develop your skill set. Practical sessions include a range of different aspects, along with theory to support and develop your knowledge further, giving you a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities within the career pathway you have chosen.
Childcare and Care
Care
Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
Foundation Degree in Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
Select your course to begin your application
Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Award in Childcare and Education
Caring for Children and Young People
Childcare
Entry Level Caring for Children
Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
Level 1 Care
Technical Certificate in Childcare and Education
Technical Diploma in Childcare and Education
Award in Education and Training
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
Certificate in Understanding the Safe Use of Medicines
Counselling
Counselling
Diploma in Progression to Health
Diploma in Progression to Health
Supporting Teaching and Learning
Supporting Teaching and Learning
Supporting Teaching and Learning
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
Certificate in Understanding the Safe Use of Medicines
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies
Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Apprenticeship
“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
The health and social care sector is ideal for those who have a passion for caring for others and includes jobs in personal care and healthcare.
Midwives support pregnant women and their babies before, during and after, childbirth.
Giving pregnant women advice on staying healthy, run classes on pregnancy and parenting, check the health of mother and baby during pregnancy, monitor the mother and baby during labour, deliver the baby and visit people’s homes to check on mother and baby.**
You could work at a client’s home, at a health centre or a hospital.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Social workers help to protect vulnerable children and adults from harm or abuse and support people to live independently.
Put together support plans for clients, keep records and write reports, discuss your cases
with your supervisors, support clients safety and take the right action to protect them when necessary, work closely with communities, health professionals and other agencies, help clients to develop and maintain independent living skills and hold meeting and assessments with individuals and families to review their situation.**
You could work in an office, NHS or private hospital, an adult care home or children’s care home.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the health and social care sector include*:
*Information from EMSI 2022
**Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
“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
