Health and Social Care Training in North London

The emergence of health and social care job boards like WorkInSocialCare.com is a sign that many people want to work in the health and social care industry — but why? Health and social care plays an extremely important role in today's society. People who work in this sector lead extremely rewarding careers as their time and energy is spent in making a difference to those who need help and support. Even though many people believe being employed in this sector only presents constant challenges and little job satisfaction. But this is a very common misconception. Yes, there are challenges to working in the health and social care sector yet it really comes down to how you perceive them. If you take great pride on building trust with your patients whilst sharing their journey of overcoming their challenges (regardless of how difficult it is), then a career in health and social care is the right one for you. And that's because you're making a difference to their lives. But in order for you to pursue this career, you would need the necessary qualifications, and this is where The Learning Station can help.

What Qualifications Do You Need To Work in Health and Social Care?

To work in this sector, you need to possess the necessary skills and experience. And by enrolling on to the Level 2 Health and Social Care diploma, you're taking first step in the right direction.

Why Choose The Learning Station to Learn Health and Social Care?

The Learning Station has helped many individuals become qualified health and social care workers in the North London area for a number of  years. And we also helped them progress further in their career too. The Learning Station specialises in delivering distance and online learning. That means you can study in your own time. And at your own pace. Our courses are perfect for any one who is a school leaver or would like to change their career. When you enrol with us, you will be able to access our course materials 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

What Are The Assessments?

To pass your health and social care qualification, you need to complete a series of work-placed assignments. These assessments must take place in a health and social care setting and can be completed on a part-time, full-time or voluntary basis.

What Are My Career Options?

On completing your Level 2 qualification, you are able to do the following:

• Deliver excellent level of care.
• Be able to develop a clear understanding of your specific role and responsibilities.
• Create a safe and healthy environment for yourself and for those you care for.

You can work in number of different areas within health and social care. The qualification allows you to work with elderly people, people with a special needs and those who are extremely vulnerable (i.e. young offenders and asylum seekers). There is definitely career progression within the health and social care sector. And the best way to progress in this sector is to achieve a higher qualification. So if you're social care/support worker who has a:

• Level 2 diploma, you would be expected to earn a minimum of £15,000 per annum.
• Level 3 diploma, you would be expected to become either a team leader or senior staff member and earn a minimum of £22,000 per annum.
• Level 5 diploma, you would qualify to take a position in management with expected earnings from  £33,000 to £50,000 depending on the type of role.

Choosing Your Area of Interest

With the QCF Level 2 and Level 3 qualification, you have the option to decide your area of interest. You can complete the diploma through three different pathways, which are: •Generic Pathway •Adults with Learning Disabilities Pathway •Dementia Pathway Each of these pathways will have their own set of modules and assignments.

What Are The Minimum Requirements to Enrol on to This Course?

To enrol on to this course you would need be at least 16 years old and a school leaver.

Cost

At The Learning Station, we provide comprehensive and flexible support for the following courses: QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma - £825 QCF Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma - £999 To book yourself on to one of our courses, you can either register online or you can give us a call on 0845 026 8402. If you have any queries, you can send us an email on [email protected].