Are you passionate about supporting children and families? Would you like a career where you can tackle issues such as health inequalities and poverty? This excitingÊ course fromÊUniversity of Derby offers you the ideal preparation.
TheÊBSc (Hons) Child and Family Health and Wellbeing is your stepping stone to a role where you can make a positive difference every working day. YouÕll be part of a new generation of dedicated, creative and highly capable professionals supporting children, families and their wider communities.
This course is ideal for anyone interested in helping families and children to reach their potential. We will equip you with the skills, understanding and values you need to work in a broad range of settings delivering health, social and developmental work.
You will learn how to provide high-quality support services which are critical to sustaining family life, sometimes in the face of problems such as poverty, illness, domestic violence and mental health issues. We help you to support vulnerable families with respect and compassion, promoting strong parenting skills and healthier lifestyles.
Throughout, you will take a holistic view of childrenÕs and young peopleÕs needs Ð emotionally, socially, educationally and from health perspectives. You will also consider those needs in the context of the wider community.
The focus is on applying your skills to practical scenarios. You will find yourself writing up home visit reports, devising family learning resources such as games, and harnessing music, dance or drama to help children express themselves creatively.
Careers
This course will broaden your career scope at a time when exciting new roles are emerging in education, health, social care, community and voluntary settings. YouÕll be ideally prepared for careers in:
- Family Support
- Health Promotion
- Health Work in Schools
- Community Work
- Family Centres
- Parenting Support
- Childcare Teams
- Targeted work with vulnerable families
