Health & social care
Are you a caring person? Are you the first to offer help if someone needs support? If so, have you thought about a career in health or social care? A career in this field gives you the opportunity to help, support and empower people who are receiving some form of care, whether they are unwell, elderly or have mental health problems. The range of job roles and circumstances in which you could work is vast: from children’s homes or care homes, to hospitals, to working as a community support worker. Your duties will depend on your job, but could include anything from assisting an individual in taking medication to working with an individual’s family to support their care needs.
Subjects in Health & Social care
The fact that health and social care services for adults and children are highly regulated now means that you need to have the right qualification if you are working in someone’s home or in a residential or day care setting.
Find out more about the types and levels of qualification we provide
Type of work:
Caring, indoors.
Who you could work for:
Local authorities, care homes, the NHS and other public sector organisations.
Likely hours:
Shift work is likely.
Starting salary*:
From £12,000 upwards with progression through experience and qualifications.
Perfect for you if you are:
Patient, caring, a good communicator.
You could even go on to:
Management positions.
Salaries are only a guide. We#ve quoted average figures and there will be some variation around the country. There will also be variation from employer to employer.