Health and Social Care Practice (Social and Community Work Pathway) HNC

<strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/>Are you passionate about caring for others, aiming to advance your career, or looking for a practical and accessible entry into the social and community sector? Studying an HNC in Health and Social Care Practice (Social and Community Work) provides you with essential knowledge and hands-on skills, opening doors to rewarding careers in fields such as social work, youth work, family support, housing, addiction services or community development.   <br/><br/>The qualification is current and aligned with the fast-changing social and community work landscape. By studying the latest curriculum, you’ll learn about up-to-date policies, practices, and technologies shaping the sector today and aligning with employer and industry needs.  <br/><br/>The course content is designed specifically for the modern social and community work environment, helping you develop key skills employers value—such as effective communication, empathy, teamwork, and problem-solving.  <br/><br/><strong>About the course</strong><br/>The Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Health and Social Care Practice (Social Community Work) provides a high-quality professional and technical education pathway, equipping learners for employment or further higher education opportunities. <br/><br/>The programme is designed to develop learners into professional, reflective practitioners who are prepared to meet the expectations of healthcare employers.   You will be encouraged to engage in continuous learning, developing and reflecting on your progress throughout the course. <br/><br/><strong>The programme requires a minimum of 225 hours of work experience or placement in healthcare, social care, or community settings</strong>.  This is assessed through a portfolio, where you will demonstrate your practical learning and development as part of the Evidence based Practice unit. <br/><br/><strong>How will it make me more employable?</strong><br/>This programme will provide you with the skills to enable you to meet the demands of a challenging Social Care sector or progression to relevant degree programmes. The course will help learners develop a wide range of skills including, but not limited to:<br/><br/><strong>Employability Skills:</strong> <br/>• Effective Communication <br/>• Professionalism and Ethics <br/>• Critical Thinking Teamwork <br/>• Time Management <br/>• Health & Safety Awareness <br/>• Adaptability and Resilience <br/>• Technology Use <br/>• Person-Centred Care <br/>• Continuous Learning <br/><br/><strong>Where will it take me?</strong> <br/>Progression routes include further study or employment in Health and Social Care. <br/><br/><strong>Related Degree Programmes:</strong>  This qualification will give you a maximum of 120 credits which you can use to apply to related Degree programmes such as Social Work, Psychology, Criminology, Youth and Community work. <br/><br/>*Employment: *The course can lead directly into a career in Health and Social Care, for example previous learners have sought employment as support worker, social work assistant, community care assistants, and residential support workers.