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“ I chose Fife College because it was convenient , being so close to home , and because of its excellent reputation . ”

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 …

“ I chose Fife College because it was convenient , being so close to home , and because of its excellent reputation . ”

Neil Muirhead
BA in Learning Difficulties / Disabilities
I spent 26 years working in bars and restaurants but then , when my son turned 3 , he was diagnosed with autism . It was then that I decided I wanted to pursue a career helping people with disabilities .
I started studying my HNC and then HND and that lead me to my current course which is BA : Learning Difficulties / Disabilities .
My favourite part of the course , apart from the knowledge you gain , is meeting new people .
The best thing about studying at Fife College is the way they lay out the courses . They bring you in nice and gently and the whole thing is as enjoyable as possible for learners .
My lecturers also found me a placement , working in a residential childcare facility which is a challenging but very rewarding job .

£ 43,500

Average UK salary for a Social Worker
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