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If you are passionate about helping people young and old, our courses in health, social care, childcare and education will give you all the skills and qualities you need.
Careers in the care industry
Health and social care is one of the biggest sectors in the UK and offers an enormous array of career paths. Whatever route you choose to follow, you can be assured that you are helping people to live happier and healthier lives.
In the East Midlands alone, there are around 230,000 health and social care employees - about 12 per cent of the entire workforce for the region. They can be found in workplaces ranging from hospitals and doctor's practices to dental surgeries and residential homes.
Healthcare is such a vital part of our society that there will always be jobs on offer for people with the right skills and qualifications. In our region, it is estimated that around 6,000 staff retire from the sector every year, meaning that employment opportunities arise constantly.
Working with with children and young people is equally rewarding and enjoyable. Whether you are employed in a nursery, school or other educational setting, every day is different and you will play a crucial part in shaping the lives of future generations.
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You'll find an exciting portfolio of care courses at Derby College, with different entry points to suit your existing experience and qualifications.
Care courses range from pathway courses at foundation level through to advanced diplomas.
Derby College care apprenticeships are an excellent choice if you would like to earn while you're learning and gain nationally recognised qualifications as you work.
If you would like to progress to higher level professions - perhaps as a midwife, paediatric nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker, probation officer or teacher - Derby College is the perfect place to start.
Some of our advanced courses pave the way to degree studies at university or a range of professional qualifications. You could also consider our Access courses in Nursing and Midwifery, Social Science and Teaching.
You could also choose a Care Apprenticeship
Care at Derby College
Based at The Roundhouse, the Johnson Building or our Ilkeston campus, you will benefit from the expertise of a care teaching team with years of experience in the sector.
Derby College is proud of its strong contacts with hospitals, care homes, nurseries, schools, local authorities and a wide range of other organisations which can open doors to invaluable work experience as well as to job opportunities.
Inspirational talks from guest speakers in key roles across the sector help our students to chart their future direction. The same applies to leading figures from local universities, who give wide-ranging advice on how to make the most of higher level study.
It hasn't been a problem being the only boy on the course – everyone is really supportive. There is a real need for more male teachers, particularly of younger children, and my time at College and at work placement has inspired me to further my studies."
