Health, Social Care and Childcare
Start your caring career
If you’re someone who wants to help others, support your community, and make a difference, you’ll feel right at home in the care sector.
Whether you’re interested in healthcare, social work, early years training, or counselling skills courses, our programmes at Coleg Gwent will give you the knowledge, confidence and qualifications to get to where you want to be.
Train for a role that matters
At Coleg Gwent, you’ll learn from experienced tutors in a friendly, supportive environment. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upskill, we offer flexible learning options and recognised care sector qualifications that lead to meaningful careers.
We’ll help you develop practical skills, build your confidence, and get ready to step into a role where what you do really counts.
From nurses and care assistants to support workers and therapists, there are hundreds of roles within the care sector – each one offering its own rewards. You could find yourself working in:
- Hospitals, GP surgeries or dental clinics
- Nursing or residential care homes
- Mental health services or community care
- Specialist therapies like physiotherapy or psychotherapy
Love working with children? A career in early years education is both joyful and meaningful. Our childcare training courses prepare you for a wide range of roles, including:
- Nursery nurse
- Classroom assistant
- Private nanny
- Crèche supervisor
If you’re a good listener and want to support others, our counselling skills courses can help you build professional techniques in communication, empathy and emotional support. We offer AIM-accredited courses that can lead to further study or support roles in schools, charities, health services and more.
The demand for holistic wellbeing is growing. Learn hands-on techniques like aromatherapy, massage and reflexology through courses that focus on supporting people’s physical and emotional health. These practical, people-focused courses open the door to a rewarding career in wellbeing and personal care.
Where can a career in care take you?
Health, social care and childcare are all about making a real difference in people’s lives. Whether you want to support wellbeing, work with children, or care for vulnerable individuals, there’s a fulfilling career path waiting for you.
A qualification in health, social care and childcare opens doors to a range of rewarding careers, including:
- Nurse
- Social worker
- Midwife
- Nursery assistant
- Childminder
- Youth worker
- Healthcare assistant
- Counsellor
- Special educational needs (SEN) support
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Coleg Gwent has been amazing for preparing me for university. The tutors are so supportive, helping with deadlines and providing everything we need. Through work experience in both a care home and a primary school, I’ve explored different career paths. Health and Social Care opens up a wide range of opportunities for the future.
Ready to make a difference?
From health and social care courses to childcare training, counselling, and beyond – we’ll help you start a career with purpose.
Explore our full-time, part-time and higher-education courses today and take your first step into a rewarding future.