Health & Social Care Job Vacancies
Find out how you can inspire the next generation for healthcare
Join Weston College's Health and Social Care Education and Training team and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge or a recent graduate with a passion for teaching, we want to hear from you. Our outstanding team links with local NHS Trusts and providers to deliver education from short courses to degree level. Benefit from exceptional support, development, and upskilling programs at our award-winning College, located in state-of-the-art modern campus facilities. Apply now and help create brighter futures.
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- Work with a highly motivated team of educators and professionals who are dedicated to providing an outstanding learning experience for students.
- Access to cutting-edge facilities and equipment, including a state-of-the-art simulation suite, to enhance the learning experience for students.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression, including support for obtaining a Level 4/5 Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent/higher level teaching qualification
- Collaborate with local healthcare providers to ensure that our programs meet the needs of the healthcare industry and prepare students for successful careers.
- Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement, plus other benefits such as access to our fantastic Wellbeing@Weston support.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by inspiring and preparing them to become the next generation of healthcare professionals
- Join an award-winning organisation that has a proven track record of providing high-quality education and training to students.
- Training opportunities for those new to teaching, including an extensive program of training to help you transition into a career in education.
- Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages innovation and creativity.
- Part time and full-time applications are welcome, to help you to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- Active encouragement for those wishing to continue to work in industry and remain skills, alongside any job offer.
- Smaller class sizes.
Practice Educators
Working across the Health and Care Faculty, Practice Educators deliver outstanding quality teaching sessions for learners from Level 2 – Level 5.
With a primary area of focus in either Further Education, Higher Education, Work Based Learning, or Adult Learning, you will engage with learners in a classroom setting to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours appropriate for their chosen route to industry.
Your experience in industry combined with an enthusiasm for developing the next generation of Health & Social Care professionals will make you an important role model for your learners. Practice Educators work as part of a team of professionals from all areas of the Health & Care Industry. The faculty already employs registered nurses & ODPs, paramedics, teachers, care specialists, Allied Health professionals, mental health experts, and more. We welcome applications from professionals with a background in any Health or Social care related field.
Please note: it is not a requirement to have a teaching qualification or teaching experience prior to application, as CPD will include a teacher training qualification for those without QTS.
Regional Trainer Assessors / Specialist Assessors
Regional Trainer Assessors and Specialist Assessors work collaboratively with Practice Educators to support work-based learners in their occupational setting. Assessors meet with learners and their managers in a range of settings including hospitals, nursing or care homes, or in the community. The assessor is responsible for the consolidation on learning around knowledge, skills, and behaviours though a range of assessment and training methods.
They will also work collaboratively with employers, support teams, and Maths & English tutors to ensure that all learners are receiving outstanding quality equitable, holistic support throughout their study programme.
Trainer / Assessors work as part of a team of professionals from all areas of the Health & Care Industry. The faculty already employs registered nurses & ODPs, paramedics, teachers, care specialists, Allied Health professionals, mental health experts, and more. We welcome applications from professionals with a background in any Health or Social care related field.
Please note: it is not a requirement to have an assessors qualification or assessing experience prior to application, as CPD will include an appropriate qualification where needed.
If you have a disability, neurodivergence, or a condition that may impact your performance during our selection process, we are happy to accommodate your needs. You will have the opportunity to inform us of any necessary adjustments throughout the application and selection process. As an employee, we will continue to discuss and work with you to ensure you have the necessary accommodations to succeed in your role.
Some examples of possible adjustments include:
- Allowing extra time for online assessments
- Providing alternative accessible formats
- Sharing interview questions beforehand
- Offering additional information about what to expect
- Providing an office orientation before an in-person assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact hr@weston.ac.uk .
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<p>The United Kingdom has been experiencing a nursing shortage for several years, which has led to increased pressure on healthcare services.</p>
<p>However, there is some hope in the form of apprenticeships, which are being used to help tackle the nurse shortage issue in the country. In particular, Weston College and the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW), who are leading the way with 25 new degree apprentices starting earlier this year.</p>
<p>Nursing apprenticeships provide an opportunity for individuals to earn while they learn, gaining valuable skills and experience on the job while also receiving a qualification. The apprenticeships are funded by the government, which means that the cost of training is covered, and apprentices receive a salary while they work.</p>
<p>This is a win-win situation for both the healthcare sector, which gains skilled and motivated staff, and for the individuals themselves, who have the opportunity to enter a rewarding career and gain valuable qualifications without the burden of student debt.</p>
<p>Weston College Principal and Chief Executive, Sir Paul Phillips, said: “We are delighted to work closely with UHBW, and provide opportunities for people to join the National Health Service.</p>
<p>“The partnership offers an innovative approach to nurse training, combining academic learning with hands-on experience in a real-world setting. The curriculum was created in partnership with our colleagues at UHBW and in collaboration with University West of England, being delivered at the Bristol Training Institute.</p>
<p>“This approach ensures that apprentices are well prepared for the challenges of working in the healthcare sector and have the practical skills and knowledge needed to make a positive impact on patients' lives.”</p>
<p>The nursing apprenticeships offered by Weston College and UHBW are open to individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including those who may not have considered nursing as a career path before.</p>
<p>Rich Francis from Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) and Victoria Howells from UHBW, shared: “BNSSG Integrated Care System (ICS) are developing a ‘grow your own’ approach to increasing the nursing workforce. We are delighted to be working collaboratively with one of our local university centres, Weston College (UCW) to support this educational training initiative.</p>
<p>“In March, over 25 Trainee Nursing Associate apprentices from University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) enrolled on the nursing associate apprenticeship based in Bristol which is all part of the range of apprenticeships to tackle the shortage of nurses across the region. Weston College has been delivering this apprenticeship in Weston for the last 2 years but we’re excited to expand this offer to meet the needs of our local NHS health and care organisations and start to deliver in Bristol. The delivery schedule was a joint curriculum partnership with our colleagues at UHBW and overall, this degree has been developed in collaboration with UWE and delivered at our Bristol site.</p>
<p>“As part of this work, across the region, the ICS are also increasing the number of Apprentices across all areas including clinical, facilities, administration, and management careers.”</p>
<p><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/healt… more information on apprenticeships within the health industry, click here.</a></p>
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<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{bf65564c-9f9d-4b7c-a25f-004f924e8e21}{27}" paraid="663476342" xml:lang="EN-GB">Level 1 and Level 2 Health and Social Care learners recently embarked on a project aimed at exploring creative and therapeutic activities suitable for service users. This initiative not only showcased outstanding teamwork and communication skills but also demonstrated the learners' resilience and problem-solving abilities. </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{e011914c-6e4f-495c-8566-92e255ed043e}{79}" paraid="1656814460" xml:lang="EN-GB">Recognising the importance of incorporating creative and therapeutic activities into the lives of service users, the Health and Social Care learners joined forces with students studying construction courses to create bug and hedgehog houses. Through this project, they sought to provide a safe and nurturing environment that would promote the well-being and engagement of service users. </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{e011914c-6e4f-495c-8566-92e255ed043e}{207}" paraid="1133845852" xml:lang="EN-GB">By pooling their talents and working cohesively, the learners created a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encouraged the free exchange of ideas and creativity. </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{1038d1d0-6275-4380-9c60-51906c619bf1}{94}" paraid="211130302" xml:lang="EN-GB">Great work! </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{1038d1d0-6275-4380-9c60-51906c619bf1}{159}" paraid="94092346" xml:lang="EN-GB">To find out more about Health and Social Care at Weston College, <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/healt…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">click here</a>. </p>
<p lang="EN-GB" paraeid="{eb64fc8c-9fe5-4356-804b-9977a89e135c}{59}" paraid="2010660738" xml:lang="EN-GB">To find out more about BACE at Weston College, <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/const…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">click here</a>. </p>
<p>Weston College celebrated the attendance of Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal who visited its state-of-the-art Health and Active Living Skills Centre at Loxton Campus on Thursday, March 30th, 2023.</p><p>HRH The Princess Royal was greeted by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, Mr. Mohammed Saddiq and joined Weston College’s Principal and Chief Executive, Sir Paul Phillips CBE on a tour of the impressive facilities.</p><p>The visit included a demonstration of an inclusive sports session with Special Education Needs learners, and the College’s Football Academy students' strength and conditioning class. The tour also offered an opportunity to meet groups of Health and Social Care learners who were taking part in a nutrition and food science session, plus a chance to meet Apprenticeship students showcasing a range of medical scenarios on medical mannequins. The students explained to HRH The Princess Royal that the medical mannequins helped them to practice and improve their skills before working with real patients, so preparing them to be competent and confident healthcare professionals.</p><p>During the visit, The Princess Royal also met key members of the College leadership team and the Chair of Governors, Andrew Leighton-Price, as well as local dignitaries including Chair, North Somerset Council, Councillor Karin Haverson, Mayor, Weston-super-Mare, Councillor Sonia Russe and Member of Parliament for Weston-super-Mare, Mr. John Penrose.</p><p>Weston College’s Health and Active Living Skills Centre is a multi-million flagship facility which is inspiring and educating new generations of students and enabling the upskilling of people already in the healthcare and sport industries.</p><p>The Centre brings together the College’s health and social care, sports therapy, and active living courses into one facility, which is benefiting students, businesses, and the wider community. It features a state-of-the-art training hospital ward, science laboratories, a full size 3G pitch, a full-size rugby pitch, a multi-gym, and a sports hall.</p><p>The event concluded with The Princess Royal unveiling a plaque to officially open the Weston College Health and Active Living Skills Centre, and it is hoped that the Centre will continue to thrive and support learners, businesses, and the community for many years to come.</p><p>Commenting on the visit Sir Paul Phillips CBE, said:</p><p>“I feel both honoured and privileged to welcome and share this impressive development with The Princess Royal; this is her fourth visit to the College, The Princess Royal opened Loxton Campus in 2008, South West Skills Campus in 2018, and then the redevelopment of the Winter Gardens in 2021.</p><p>“I am very proud to see where the Weston College Group is today, and how we continue to contribute to the regeneration of Weston-super-Mare through the creation of inspiring facilities for both leaners and the community.</p><p>“We have worked with key business partners to ensure that the Health and Active Living Skills Centre is tackling the current skills shortage in the sector and address the longer-term issues that affect our health service and the health of the local population.”</p><p>The West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) through the Local Growth Fund, administered by the West of England Combined Authority contributed £5.4 million towards the project.</p><p><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/HRH%20HALC%20Opening%2030-03-2023-99.jpg" data-entity-uuid="1719502e-ff2b-4db3-8bfb-a371913586ec" data-entity-type="file" alt="HRH talking to students in the simulation room" width="7008" height="4672"></p>
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MEET LOUISE! Louise tells us all about Health and Social Care at Weston College ⭐️ to find out more about how to begin your journey, come along to our upcoming Health Open Evening ? visit the events page on our website to book your place (link in bio) ☝️
EXPLORE OUR GREAT FACILITIES
Taking learning beyond the classroom, college-based programmes will be taught in our multi-million-pound Health and Active Living Skills Centre , where you will benefit from:
- The first facility of its kind – purpose-built to address the local skills shortage
- A simulation training hospital ward – preparing you for employment
- Hi-tech medical mannequins - giving you experience of clinical procedures that’s as real to life as possible
- Will also be used by the NHS to upskill existing staff, so you will get to mix with people already in the industry
- Industry leading Virtual reality headsets and 360 video software to provide real world scenarios.
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Take a look at this powerful film made by the staff of Weston College to show how important it is for everyone from different backgrounds to be included. The film shares heartfelt stories and interviews with a diverse group of staff, showing how accepting different identities and backgrounds can make a big difference. Its purpose is to encourage viewers to think about their own biases and work towards making our community more welcoming to all. We invite everyone, regardless of their background, to join us and be a part of our journey toward a more inclusive future.
Our workplace champions the right of staff to embrace all Afro-hairstyles. We acknowledge that Afro-textured hair is an important part of our Black employees’ racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious identities, and requires specific styling for hair health and maintenance. We celebrate Afro-textured hair worn in all styles including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps. In this workplace, we recognise and celebrate our colleagues’ identities. We are a community built on an ethos of equality and respect where hair texture and style have no bearing on an employee's ability to succeed.
FAQ's
Yes – you will be placed on Weston College’s internal teacher training programme or the Education Training Foundation’s ‘Taking Teaching Further’ programme. This will include undertaking a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (or equivalent/higher level teaching qualification).
Yes – we would still encourage applicants to apply. Candidates can organise a virtual discussion with one of our team to discuss further. Please find the booking link above.
Yes – Weston College actively promotes staff to maintain industry currency and/or membership. The College provides an extensive CPD programme whilst supporting staff to engage with industry-specific training.
