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| Which subject | Health and social care |
| What topic | Jobs in the health and social care sector |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Add a physical break | |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Jobs in the Health and Social Care Sector
Suitable for all grades (secondary school)
Health and Social Care
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Health and Social Care, emphasizing career awareness and personal growth relevant to the health sector.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Brief overview of the health and social care sector. Ask students if they know any jobs in this area. |
| 2 | Job Types Overview | 10 mins | Present various job roles in health and social care (e.g., nurse, social worker, occupational therapist). Use slides and discuss key responsibilities and work environments. |
| 3 | Skills and Qualifications | 5 mins | Discuss the skills and qualifications required for these roles. Utilize handouts highlighting the educational pathways for selected jobs. |
| 4 | Career Pathways | 5 mins | Explore potential career pathways in health and social care. Discuss how students can pursue these careers in their future. Emphasize the variety of opportunities. |
| 5 | Importance Discussion | 3 mins | Facilitate a discussion on why jobs in health and social care are vital for the community and public health. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 mins | Introduce homework: Research a job of interest in health and social care and complete a worksheet based on findings. Students should submit their worksheet for review next class. |
Complete a worksheet on a job within the health and social care sector, detailing its responsibilities, required skills, and a summary of why this role is important. Worksheets should be submitted in the next lesson for assessment, without a formal presentation.