All members of our teams in the Nursing, Counselling and Integrated Mental Health and Social Care Practice Area bring a wealth of experience from varying clinical and academic backgrounds. Some members of the team are also current practitioners.
Not only will you find them passionate about the subject, but also about supporting you throughout your studies. Your time here will install in you the knowledge and skills to become not only an effective graduate but also as an independent, highly competent and compassionate practitioner, who is able to make a difference in people’s lives.
Throughout your time here we will prepare you to become adaptable to the ever-changing and fast-paced healthcare environment.
Our Courses
Working Together to Safeguard Young People
Level 4
Assistant Practitioner (Mental Health) Higher Apprenticeship
Level 5
Contributing to the Support of People on the Autism Spectrum
Level 5
Mental and Emotional Health, Attachment, and Trauma
Level 5
Mental Health within Healthcare
Level 5
Nursing Associate, FdSc (Higher Apprenticeship)
Level 5
Assistant Practitioner (Health and Social Care) Higher Apprenticeship
Level 5
FdSc Assistant Practitioner (Mental Health) (HTQ)
Level 5
FdSc Assistant Practitioner (Health and Social Care) (HTQ)
Level 5
Counselling (top-up), BSc (Hons)
Level 6
Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship
Level 6
Counselling, BSc (Hons)
Level 6
Delivered in partnership with:
All members of our teams in the Nursing, Counselling and Integrated Mental Health and Social Care Practice Area bring a wealth of experience from varying clinical and academic backgrounds. Some members of the team are also current practitioners.
Not only will you find them passionate about the subject, but also about supporting you throughout your studies. Your time here will install in you the knowledge and skills to become not only an effective graduate but also as an independent, highly competent and compassionate practitioner, who is able to make a difference in people’s lives.
Throughout your time here we will prepare you to become adaptable to the ever-changing and fast-paced healthcare environment.
What really appealed was the flexible nature of the apprenticeship – I wanted to gain my nursing registration, whilst earning a wage. Learning through UCW has allowed me to study and work at the same time and my workplace is very supportive of this. So, it’s been a great opportunity for my personal development.
Shane, Nursing Associate, FdSc (Higher Apprenticeship)
I have already encouraged several friends to begin their counselling journey at UCW. It's a life changing course that allows time for personal growth along with professional development.
Rebecca , Counselling, FdSc
We're taking education to a whole new level. By being part of a Career Excellence Hub, all of our study programmes are designed to make you "job ready" when you graduate.
We work with a diverse range of local and national employers to ensure our courses are upgraded with career-boosting benefits.
HOW DOES THIS BENEFIT ME?
- Incredible and inspiring guest lecturers
- Exclusive networking opportunities
- Key focus on skills employers are after
- Course content is signed off by employers to ensure what you're being taught is up to date and relevant to the industry
OUR PROGRAMMES ARE
ENDORSED BY:
ENDORSED BY:
Our Facilities
If not working on site with an employer, Health and Social Care courses are all taught at our Health and Active Living Skills Centre.
This multi-million pound facility features laboratories and a state-of-the-art ward simulation room, designed to replicate a working ward for immersive, realistic experiences in the classroom.
Counselling learners will benefit from the incredible modern facilities, as most teaching will take place at our Winter Gardens Campus in the heart of Weston-super-Mare. Situated a stone throw from the beach, this vibrant environment is home to our main Library facilities as well as the HEART team where you’ll have access to the incredible support services they offer our learners.
Meet our Team
Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
Claire Plews
Curriculum Coordinator - Counselling
Matt Thacker
Lecturer - Counselling
Siouxsie Bytheway
Lecturer in Counselling
Penny Osborne
HE Lecturer in Counselling
Steve Heigham
Lecturer - Counselling
Rachel Britton
HE Counselling Work Placement coordinator
Maryanne Shire
Lecturer - Nursing and Health
Roger King
Lecturer - Health & Social Care
Ellie Read
Curriculum Co-ordinator
Edith Thew
Curriculum Co-ordinator
Louise Lynn
Curriculum Coordinator in Health and Social Care
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