Gain the skills, knowledge and qualifications you need to start a career in health and social care.
Health, Care and Science
Learn from highly qualified tutors
Our tutors have industry experience and are specialists in a wide variety of health and social care areas.
They will support you as you study a range of units including communication skills, individual care needs, rights and responsibilities, equal opportunities and human growth and development.
This allows you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to progress into the health and social care industry.
Full time courses
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Industry Links
Whether it is hearing from a range of professional guest speakers, completing industry placements, or even visiting top-class facilities, when you study with us you will be able to take advantage of our range of excellent industry links and gain practical experience in the workplace.
Our dedicated Industry Liaison Officers are there to help you find placements and develop your employability skills within the sector.
State-of-the-art facilities and equipment
Develop your skills with our industry-standard equipment and facilities.
We are due to launch a new assistive technology room to help you gain hands-on experience and prepare you for work in the health and social care industry.
How you apply for a course at EKC Folkestone College
Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in
Explore our subject areas, and see which of our courses is right for you.
Step 2 – Apply
Apply for your chosen course via our website.
Step 3 – Come to an interview
Come along to an applicant day here at EKC Folkestone College, where you can meet our team and enrol onto one of our courses.
Career prospects
Example:
Social workers
£
£40,040
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Social workers provide information, advice and support to those who are socially excluded or are experiencing crisis; they protect the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people, people with disabilities, elderly people and people who are mentally or physically ill, and they may specialise in specific areas of work.
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