Unit 1 a Range of Service Provisions in Health and Social Care and Child Care Settings
Unit 1
Health
Social Care
Child Care
Contents
This booklet provides information for a range of service provisions in Health Social Care and Child Care listed are the qualifications, experience, pay, skills needed to be able to succeed in each profession.
Health
* Midwife * Mental Health Nurse * Nursery Nurse and Nursery Assistant * Summary nursing and career progression routes
Social Care * Social worker * Probation Officer * Foster Carer
Child Care * Nanny (living in) * Teacher * Educational Welfare Officer
Midwife
Midwife qualifications and experience needed. The Midwifes are expected to be prepared to care for all women irrespective of their class economic status race or age. They shouldn’t have health or disability that may hinder their ability to work; remaining objective and flexible is a must. They must be able to work on their own or in a team, having a good literacy and numeracy, good communication skills be helpful and caring, being non-judgemental is a must with all patients. Patients may find labour difficult and if you are planning to take part especially in this role you need to have patience.
Qualifications
5 GCSE’s grade C or above, equivalent O levels, equivalent two A levels, GNVQ advanced level, NVQ Level 3, GSVQ BTEC Diploma.
QAA accredited access to higher education course or equivalent. Entry qualifications to get into university are usually a minimum of two A levels preferably in science you will normally be entered if you have equivalent such as a level 3 NVQ or BTEC Diploma. If you are already a qualified nurse you will be able to complete an 18 months post registration shortened course.
Salary
If you work for the NHS you will be able to earn a starting salary of £20,000 to £26,000, some people go on to become supervisors or consultant midwifes earning up to £70,000.
Hours are typically unsociable, the working week is 37.5 hours and are usually shifts
Health
Social Care
Child Care
Contents
This booklet provides information for a range of service provisions in Health Social Care and Child Care listed are the qualifications, experience, pay, skills needed to be able to succeed in each profession.
Health
* Midwife * Mental Health Nurse * Nursery Nurse and Nursery Assistant * Summary nursing and career progression routes
Social Care * Social worker * Probation Officer * Foster Carer
Child Care * Nanny (living in) * Teacher * Educational Welfare Officer
Midwife
Midwife qualifications and experience needed. The Midwifes are expected to be prepared to care for all women irrespective of their class economic status race or age. They shouldn’t have health or disability that may hinder their ability to work; remaining objective and flexible is a must. They must be able to work on their own or in a team, having a good literacy and numeracy, good communication skills be helpful and caring, being non-judgemental is a must with all patients. Patients may find labour difficult and if you are planning to take part especially in this role you need to have patience.
Qualifications
5 GCSE’s grade C or above, equivalent O levels, equivalent two A levels, GNVQ advanced level, NVQ Level 3, GSVQ BTEC Diploma.
QAA accredited access to higher education course or equivalent. Entry qualifications to get into university are usually a minimum of two A levels preferably in science you will normally be entered if you have equivalent such as a level 3 NVQ or BTEC Diploma. If you are already a qualified nurse you will be able to complete an 18 months post registration shortened course.
Salary
If you work for the NHS you will be able to earn a starting salary of £20,000 to £26,000, some people go on to become supervisors or consultant midwifes earning up to £70,000.
Hours are typically unsociable, the working week is 37.5 hours and are usually shifts