If you have an ambition to make a significant impact in the community, a career in social and community could be for you. Social workers provide valuable support to people who need help to improve their lives. You could be working with people of all ages with mental health problems, looked after children and young people, carers and adopters, older people, refugees, asylum seekers or offenders. You could find employment in family support, community development, public health, care planning, advocacy and counselling or rehabilitation roles. Our HND in Social and Community Work will equip you with skills in law, policy and values in health and social care, mental health and well-being and partnership working. You will also explore innovative approaches to social and community work and develop highly valuable skills in person-centred practice. **Progression Opportunities** Careers routes after course completion include: Youth Work, Youth and Community Work, Family Support Worker, Children, Young People and Families Worker. A range of careers in Early Years/Children’s Centres (including Senior/Managerial Roles) such as Youth Justice and Support Worker. **Potential degree courses once completed the full HND include:** - BA (Hons) Social and Community Work, BA (Hons) Youth Work - BA (Hons) Community Development, BA (Hons) Working with Children Young People and Families - BA (Hons) Social Policy, BA (Hons) Psychology - BA (Hons) Social Work

Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice Mental Health and Well-being: a Whole Person Approach Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice Social Work Principles and Introduction to Practice Applied Understanding of Human Development and Behaviour Youth and Community Work Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice Investigating Innovative Approaches to Practice in Social and Community Work Approaches to Assessment and Care Support Planning Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults Family Support and Intervention: Working with Children and Families Building Relationships with Individuals in Marginalised Communities Youth Justice: Gangs and Serious Youth Violence

You will be assessed via written reports, essays, presentations, portfolios, practical projects, external assessments and work based assessments.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: SCW1

Institution code: N79

Campus Name: Hinckley Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

We welcome applications from individuals who do not match the standard entry requirements, but can demonstrate the ability to study at university level due to having relevant work experience in the Health and Social Care sector. For further information please contact us on: 0330 058 3000 HEenquiries@nwslc.ac.uk

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 58%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 50%

Go onto work and study: 75%

England	5950.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	5950.0	Year 1
Scotland	5950.0	Year 1
Wales	5950.0	Year 1

As part of the course you will need:Folders, pens, paper and course textbooks, A clear DBS check, Access to the internet and a computer for the online learning aspect of the course. As part of this course you will complete a minimum of 225 hours work experience in a range of suitable social or community settings. These hours can be voluntary or in paid employment in the relevant settings

Hinckley Road
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Nuneaton
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