Health & Social Care
If you have a caring nature and want make a career out helping others, our health & social care courses could be ideal for you. Our courses provide a pathway into a range of careers such as nursing and mental health, and there are even higher education and university level study options.
Our brand-new Health & Social Care Academy is equipped with a range of industry-standard equipment and facilities, ensuring students can gain the practical experience they need to succeed in this rewarding field.
Trips and visits
During your course you will be able explore exhibitions at places such as the International Slavery Museum and the Thackray Medical Museum. You will also take part in trips to local universities to discover more about higher education. There will also be opportunities to practice your skills overseas- past students have enjoyed trips to Spain to take part in a rewarding challenge of caring for people with limited English.
Industry links
As a health & social care student, you will benefit from excellent industry links and have the opportunity to take part in a variety of work placements. We have strong links with local employers including hospitals, care homes and primary schools, providing you with a valuable insight into the working world. Past students have completed placements with the NHS, St. Rocco's Hospice and Catalyst Choices, learning from industry professionals whilst developing their practical skills. Previous guest speakers have been nurses, social workers and care home owners, to talk through the range of employment opportunities.
I am
16-18 Years Old
School leavers beginning a health & social care course will learn all about human growth and development as well as being taught how to work effectively as a health and social care professional. We have the course for you, from health, social and childcare level 1 to BTEC health & social care level 2 and 3; and our new T Level health course. Whether you dream of becoming a social worker, nurse or paramedic, our specialised health & social care courses will equip you with all the skills you need for employment or higher education.
HNC Health Care Practice
Full Time
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HNC Social and Community Work
Full Time
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Level 1 Health, Social & Childcare
Full Time
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Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 2 Health & Social Care
Full Time
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Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Health & Social Care
Full Time
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Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship
Part Time
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T Level Health
Full Time
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I am an
Adult Learner
We offer a wide variety of health & social care courses for adults, including distance learning courses, spanning from entry level to level 3. Our courses are suitable for those who are already employed as a health or social care professional, as well as those taking their first steps into this rewarding sector. You may even wish to take a course for personal reasons, such as wanting to support a family member with a particular condition, or even to develop a better understanding of mental health.
Adult Care Work Academy
Part Time
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Awareness of Substance Misuse
Distance Learning
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Dementia Awareness
Distance Learning
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HNC Health Care Practice
Full Time
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HNC Social and Community Work
Full Time
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Introduction to Child Psychology
Distance Learning
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Introduction to Mental Health Awareness
Distance Learning
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Level 1 Award Mental Health Awareness
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 2 Award Preparation to Work in Adult Social Care
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Common Health Conditions
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Level 2 Certificate Customer Service for Health and Social Care Settings
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Dementia Care
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate In Understanding Personal Care Needs
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Principles of Care Planning
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Principles of End of Life Care
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Principles of Prevention & Control of Infection in Healthcare Settings
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Safe Handling of Medication
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Understanding Autism
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Understanding Cancer Support
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Understanding Mental Health in Early Years
Part Time
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Level 2 Certificate Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Understanding Domestic Abuse
Distance Learning
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Level 3 Certificate Understanding Mental Health
Distance Learning
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Level 3 Certificate Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
Distance Learning
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Level 3 Certificate Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
Distance Learning
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Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Principles of End of Life Care
Distance Learning
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Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Understanding Autism
Distance Learning
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Level 5 Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Mental Capacity Act
Distance Learning
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Prevention and Control of Infection
Distance Learning
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Principles of Safeguarding
Distance Learning
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Safeguarding Adults and Children
Distance Learning
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Sexual Health Awareness
Distance Learning
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Understanding Anxiety
Distance Learning
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Understanding Depression
Distance Learning
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Understanding Eating Disorders
Distance Learning
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Understanding Stress
Distance Learning
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Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication
Distance Learning
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I am a
Higher Education Learner
Our HNC health & social courses are ideal for students who are looking to progress onto university to expand upon their health and social care knowledge and follow a specialised career route such as nursing, social care or midwifery. These higher education courses in health & social care will ensure you have the subject knowledge and study skills required to successfully progress onto your next step.
I am looking for an
Apprenticeship
Perhaps you’d like to earn whilst you learn with one of our practical apprenticeships in health & social care. Ranging from level 2 adult care worker, level 3 early years educator apprenticeships through to level 5 healthcare assistant practitioner, we have a great selection of courses to choose from.
Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 5 Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Meet our students
"The college has helped me achieve my career goal. My industry placement at Warrington & Halton Hospital opened up opportunities which I didn't think were possible."
Former Tarporley High School pupil, and Level 3 Health & Social Care student, Kelsey, is thriving on her course, achieving distinction grades due to her hard work and dedication.
Kelsey will be continuing her studies here as she progresses on to our HNC Healthcare Practice course before going to the University of Chester to complete her degree in nursing.
The tutors are really nice and helpful. They have a lot of experience and are always there to guide us.”
Level 3 Health & Social Care student Ellie Grant chose to study at Warrington & Vale Royal College because of its excellent reputation and convenient central location. Former Winsford Academy student Ellie is loving her course and enjoys studying a wide variety of exciting topics.
Meet our tutors
Alison Hetherington
Health & Social Care Tutor Alison Hetherington has been teaching at the college for over 20 years, following her career in nursing and midwifery. Alison uses her extensive industry experience to inform her teaching and enjoys helping students reach their goals.
She says: "It is a pleasure to be involved in the career journey of my students and set them on the right path."
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