Health & Social Care
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.
Health & Social Care at Castleford College & Wakefield College
The health and social care industry is the largest growing sector in the world, but there is a shortage of skilled staff within the industry.
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.
Key Points
- Long-standing relationships with work placements
- Good links with the community
- Students work with our youth leaders on student enrichment themed weeks
- Guest speakers from the NHS, voluntary organisations, local authorities, and private care organisations are invited in to talk to the students
“The teamwork on the course has helped me gain the confidence to participate in class discussions and I now aim to begin a Midwifery course at university.”
What’s New
Catch up with the latest news and events in Health & Social Care at Wakefield and Castleford College...
Group and Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust hit 100th Apprentice milestone
Monday, 06 March, 2023
An Elf for a Day
Wednesday, 02 December, 2020
The Care and Early Years department at Wakefield College have signed up to the Elf Day 2020 to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimers Society.
Wakefield College staff support the community throughout the Covid crisis
Friday, 23 October, 2020
We wanted to end Colleges Week by celebrating our college COVID-19 heroes! Our incredible students and staff at Wakefield College have been inspirational in supporting the community throughout the Covid crisis.
“The Access to Higher Education in Healthcare course has allowed me to pursue my interest further as I am going on to do Adult Nursing at university.”
Case Studies
What our students say about us...
“The teamwork on the course has helped me gain the confidence to participate in class discussions and I now aim to begin a Midwifery course at university.”
“The Access to Higher Education in Healthcare course has allowed me to pursue my interest further as I am going on to do Adult Nursing at university.”
“I enjoy my course because of the people; students all share experiences and tutors are very supportive which has helped me gain more confidence in adapting to new situations and developing my skills.”
As a Healthcare Assistant apprentice, Nina has progressed her skills and work ethic significantly. Her contributions to the team have helped us achieve the Dr Kate Granger Compassionate Care Award
“I enjoy my course because of the people; students all share experiences and tutors are very supportive which has helped me gain more confidence in adapting to new situations and developing my skills.”
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Mary
Access to Higher Education in Healthcare
Natalie
Access to Higher Education in Healthcare
Emma
Access to Higher Education in Healthcare
Nina
Level 2 Healthcare Support
Bret
Level 4 Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Wojciech
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Vienna
FdSc Health & Wellbeing
Stacey Louise
FdSc Health and Wellbeing
Nathan
Nathan studied the Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care.
As a Healthcare Assistant apprentice, Nina has progressed her skills and work ethic significantly. Her contributions to the team have helped us achieve the Dr Kate Granger Compassionate Care Award
Health & Social Care Courses
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