Health and Social Care
Working in health and social care is a career like no other ! You will be joining thousands of front line heroes , who make a real difference every day to the lives of the most vulnerable people in society . Whether you want to work as a counsellor or a youth worker , a housing officer or a social worker , you will be using your knowledge and skills to help people change their lives for the better .
Our wide range of acclaimed health and social care courses will provide you with the transferable skills and practical work experience you need to get started in your career . And for those already working within the care industry , our flexible work-based and part-time study options mean you can fit studying around work and family commitments .
What kind of career could I have ?
Additional Support Needs Teacher Adult Nurse Care Home Practitioner Children ’ s Nurse Community Development Worker Counsellor Housing Officer Project Worker Residential Child Care Support Worker Social Worker Support Worker Youth Worker And more …
What route can I take to my ideal career ?
You can start at SCQF Level 4 ( the equivalent to National 4s ) and progress through HNC / HND and on to year 2 / 3 of a degree at Fife College or one of our partner universities , or move into employment .
See our full list of career-focused courses for more information : fife . ac . uk / care
178,000
The number of staff employed by NHS Scotland in 2021
Did you know ?
There are 1.5 million people working in Social Care positions across the UK
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