Age 16-18
The health and social care sector is one of the biggest employers in the UK with nearly four million people working in the sector. It is a job that will always be in demand. On successful completion of the course, you may progress onto the NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Child Care or a Level 3 apprenticeship. These can lead to university and a professional qualification such as a nurse or social worker with starting salaries of around £27,000 a year You will also be able to apply for work in the health and social care sector as a Care Worker or Health Care Assistant. You can apply for jobs at the Homerton Hospital for example with a level 2 qualification with salaries of £22,000 a year.