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Health, Social Care & Wellbeing

The Health & Social Care industry is the largest growing sector in the world, but there is a shortage of skilled staff within the industry.

Our courses are designed to give you the skills and knowledge you’ll need when working in a Health and Social Care environment, caring for young people, adults and the elderly.

Working in the care sector will put you at the heart of your community. Our courses are designed to give you the skills you’ll need whether your aim is to work in a specialist facility such as a nursing home or within a home-based service. We’ve developed a range of courses at different levels to prepare you for a career in health and social care.

Why Study With Us?

Industry links

We welcome guest speakers from across the industry including the NHS, voluntary organisations, local authorities and more.

Professional staff

Our staff are highly qualified and have experience across the Health and Social Care sector.

Community

We have a great relationship with our local community which our students often get involved in for their work placements.

Enrichment

Students work with our youth leaders on student enrichment themed weeks.

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Enrichment

Learning outside the classroom is also important. Our students get involved in work experience days, class trips to places such as Forest Schools and more!

Health, Social Care & Wellbeing Courses

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Meet Our Students

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I came to Castleford College because I knew this course would help me get the qualification I need to be on the path to become a Therapist.

Cadie

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I want to be a social worker and being able to pass my Level 2 and Level 3 Health and Social Care courses will give me a better opportunity to get to university.

Billie

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Student Support

Our support services are second to none and we are here to help you succeed.

Learn about our Support Services

Money Matters

Worried about the cost of studying? Financial Support maybe available.

Find out more about Financial Support

Apply Now

Applications now open. You can apply through UCAS or directly to the University Centre.

Learn about the application process

Open Events

Visit an Open Event to find out more about our courses and speak with an advisor.

View our forthcoming Open Events