Leona Curwen
Health & Social Care Level 2
2023-present
My advice for anyone thinking of doing Health & Social Care Level 2 is to just go for it, especially if it's your passion. You could also get some experience by contacting local care homes and asking about volunteering or becoming an Ancillary Assistant, as that can jump start your career in Health & Social Care.
Leona Curwen first came to Lancaster & Morecambe College and studied a Childcare course and then progressed onto the Health & Social Care Level 2 at Lancaster & Morecambe College.
Leona has chosen to study Health & Social Care because she has always had a strong desire to look after people and help them meet their needs. Initially, she wanted to care for nursery-aged children, so she enrolled in the Caring for Children Under Five course. This was a Level 1 course during her first year, and she found it to be a lovely experience. Leona completed several placements in nurseries and also worked in a voluntary role over the summer to begin building her career.
However, she later decided not to pursue a career in the early years sector. Instead, Leona chose to move into Health & Social Care, a field that would broaden her skill set while still allowing her to work with people and support them.
The most enjoyable aspect of my course is learning about all the various communication types and how to use them in the workplace. I have found these skills the most helpful in my job. Another enjoyable part of my course is going to the Clinical Ward on campus, because you learn how to use equipment and how to help the patients, and the ward even has its own interactive patient.
The key skills that Leona has learnt during her Health & Social course include:
- How to communicate effectively
- Safeguarding
- Professionalism
My dream career is to be a Carer or Social Worker for the elderly. My course is benefitting me professionally as I am learning all the relevant skills to work in Health & Social Care and all my tutors encourage me to be the best that I can be.
Leona's biggest achievement since starting College has been receiving distinction in her communication assignment, along with a combination of merits and distinctions in her other assignments.
My advice for anyone thinking of doing the Health & Social Care Level 2 course is to just go for it, especially if it's your passion. You could also get some experience by contacting local care homes and asking about volunteering or becoming an Ancillary Assistant, as that can jump start your career in the Health & Social Care industry.
Leona's personal experience with the Health & Social Care Level 2 course has been amazing. All of her tutors have supported her both intellectually and emotionally, helping her with every assignment. At first, starting the course felt daunting, and she wasn’t sure she would be able to progress. However, she has made great progress, and now finds the assignments quite straightforward. She speaks highly of all the staff in Health & Social Care and Child Education departments, describing them as incredibly supportive. Leona plans to move on to the Health & Social Care Level 3 course to further develop her experience and knowledge for her future career.
My classmates and course manager support me in every way possible. As a class, we all work together to reach the same end goal and everyone is so friendly all the time. My tutors and course manager always make sure everyone is okay and help with all our assignments. I am very lucky to be studying at Lancaster & Morecambe College.
YOUR TUTOR(S)
My favourite aspect of my role is seeing learners who struggle to believe in themselves when they first begin their journey at LMC, but eventually realise that they are very capable. It is a lightbulb moment when they realise they can be or do anything they want to. Learners walk through our gates unsure of themselves and sometimes struggle to believe in their abilities, but by the end of their journey they walk out of LMC confident and ready to take on the world.
My favourite part of this role is working with such an amazing team here at Lancaster & Morecambe College, and also being able to pass on my industry knowledge to all my students and support them in their journey to becoming a Beauty Therapist.
My favourite part of my job is helping people achieve their GCSE English, a key qualification which will open doors for them in the future.
I love working with people of all ages and backgrounds and seeing them make progress and achieve their qualifications, sometimes in “small” ways, such as remembering how to do a written multiplication.
We have a very knowledgeable and dedicated team from different areas of the animal industry. We offer a range of courses in Animal Studies at different levels to cater for a wide range of students. Practically, you will work with a range of animals on site, spend time in our laboratories and hone your skills further during independent work-related experience. Working with animals can be a fun and rewarding career but it does involve hard graft and dedication!
I would recommend LMC as a fantastic place to study sport and continue your development and interests in football. Your studies link to your football development as much as possible, helping you gain the knowledge, skills and experiences to pursue a career in sport in the future.
ALUMNI
Bobby Bleasdale
Jessica Bolger
Jennifer Thurston
Stacey Sweeting
Beccy Wheildon
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