SH5W51 – Health and Social Care
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Timeline
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December 1, 2025Experience start
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April 30, 2026Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Workplace health/wellness Public health Healthcare Scientific researchSkills
research reports medical research health and wellness management biochemical lab techniques clinical social work diversity equity and inclusion policies diversity equity and inclusion initiatives policy developmentThese Health and Social Care students are in their 2nd year of undergraduate study, bringing a strong mix of academic knowledge and practical experience. They have developed skills in research, public health, and human sciences, with exposure to labs, live research, and ethical decision-making. Many also have hands-on experience as care assistants, nurses, or in residential care settings, alongside transferable skills gained through retail and customer-facing roles.
What they offer to companies:
- Research and data analysis to support evidence-based decision making
- Insights in public health, social care, and community engagement
- Contributions to projects focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Support in applied healthcare settings, from health promotion to patient care pathways
- A developing professional skill set, with enthusiasm, adaptability, and commitment to teamwork
Employers can expect learners who are motivated, adaptable, and ready to apply their 2nd-year university learning in practical settings to deliver meaningful outcomes.
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Learners
Expected Outcomes for Students
- Apply classroom learning in real-world contexts to strengthen employability skills.
- Gain practical experience in research, public health, and social care projects.
- Develop transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, and ethical decision-making.
- Build confidence working with employers and producing professional deliverables.
- Reflect on their experience to support career planning and graduate outcomes.
Deliverables for Employers
- Research reports or data analysis to inform organizational decision-making.
- Practical recommendations for public health, community, or social care initiatives.
- Contributions to ongoing projects that integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion perspectives.
- Final presentation and/or written summary of findings and recommendations.
- Employer feedback loop to ensure outcomes are aligned with organizational needs.
Project timeline
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December 1, 2025Experience start
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April 30, 2026Experience end
Project examples
Examples of Projects Students Can Complete
- Public Health Research: Conducting literature reviews or small-scale studies on issues such as mental health, nutrition, or health inequalities.
- Community Health Campaigns: Designing outreach or awareness initiatives to support healthy living, wellbeing, or preventative care.
- Social Care Support Projects: Developing resources or recommendations to improve support services for vulnerable populations (e.g., elderly care, disability services, youth engagement).
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Evaluating organizational practices or policies to ensure culturally responsive and inclusive service delivery.
- Patient Experience & Care Pathways: Mapping service-user journeys and identifying areas for improvement in health or social care delivery.
- Workforce and Service Research: Gathering data on staffing, training needs, or service provision to support decision making in residential homes, charities, or health organizations.
- Policy & Ethical Analysis: Reviewing current policies or guidelines in health and social care and offering recommendations for ethical and effective practice.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
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Q1 - Checkbox
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Q2 - Checkbox
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Q3 - Multiple choice
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Timeline
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December 1, 2025Experience start
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April 30, 2026Experience end