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Health & Social Care
From the NHS to residential and nursing homes or humanitarian aid for non-profit organisations, there are a range of diverse and rewarding careers in health and care.
Grow your career in Health & Social Care
If you are a caring, compassionate person who wants to make a difference to people’s lives then let us look after your training!
Whilst studying at Middlesbrough College, you’ll have access to a realistic health ward and you will learn the skills you need to work in the Health and Care sector. You’ll also be expected to complete valuable work placements in order to improve your employability and give your CV the competitive edge. On work placements you may find yourself in a hospital, a rehabilitation centre, a care home or even a day centre.
View the latest Labour Market Information by sector to see the average salary and projected job growth for your dream career!
Why study with us?
Courses are delivered by experienced health and social care professionals from a variety of backgrounds giving you real life experiences and expertise
Students will work in a realistic health ward as part of their studies within the College. This fantastic facility allows students to learn best practice in a work-based environment, including hygiene
Middlesbrough College has great employer links, allowing students to secure placements in a range of health and care settings
During placement, students may find themselves in a hospital, a rehabilitation centre, a care home or even a day centre
Following completion of their course, students will be prepped with the knowledge and experience to apply for university degree courses including social care, mental health nursing and diagnostics radiotherapy
Health & Social Care success stories
The staff at the College also have plenty of health industry experience, for example in nursing. They could use their own skills and experience to help us develop and build our own confidence.
Analise Williams, T Levels in Health
My favourite thing about studying here is getting the opportunity to learn new things and applying them to real life through my placements and volunteering.
Daniel Watson, Level 2 Health and Social Care
I have fond memories of studying with Middlesbrough College; it was a stepping-stone to where I am now in my career.
Julian Nwosu, Access to HE in Health
I have gained valuable industry knowledge which has given me an advantage and will set me up for any jobs I apply to in the future.
Charlotte Worthy, T Level in Health and Social Care (Level 3)
The teaching staff have your best interests at heart and they will constantly go above and beyond to help you achieve your goals.
Stephen Owens, Access to HE in Humanities
Careers in Health & Social Care
Potential salary
£30,379.56
Entry level salary
£6,235.77
Average salary
£17,677.34
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
193
Potential salary
£61,140.92
Entry level salary
£24,534.63
Average salary
£41,881.88
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
2
Potential salary
£54,112.08
Entry level salary
£20,401.10
Average salary
£37,598.00
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
25
Potential salary
£47,275.51
Entry level salary
£18,108.34
Average salary
£31,425.70
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
14
Potential salary
£36,623.63
Entry level salary
£14,186.21
Average salary
£24,903.55
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
7
Potential salary
£58,592.84
Entry level salary
£19,049.28
Average salary
£34,730.99
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
1
Employers we work with
- James Cook
- North Tees
- Thirteen Group
- Teesside Hospice
- Priory Woods
Health & Social Care courses
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health) – Day – Level 3
Access to HE
Part Time
|
1 year
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group
|
Age Group:
(19+)
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health) – Distance Learning – Level 3
Access to HE
Part Time
|
1 year
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group
|
Age Group:
(19+)
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health) – Evening – Level 3
Access to HE
Part Time
|
1 year
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group
|
Age Group:
(19+)
BA (Hons) Social and Community Studies (Top-up) – Level 6
Health & Social Care
Higher Education
|
1 year
The Open University
BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (Top-up) – Full Time – Level 6
Health & Social Care
Higher Education
|
1 year
The Open University
Cert HE Health, Wellbeing and Social Care – Full Time – Level 4
Health & Social Care
Higher Education
|
1 year
The Open University
Dental Nursing Advanced Apprenticeship – Level 3
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship
|
24 Months
City and Guilds
Dental Nursing Advanced Apprenticeship – Level 3
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship
|
24 Months
City and Guilds
Diploma in Counselling Skills – Distance Learning – Level 3
Distance Learning
Part Time
|
24 Weeks
NCFE
|
Age Group:
(19+)