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Typical day as a social care worker

No two days in social care work are the same, so it is very difficult to describe a typical day. Read these case studies to get a flavour of the …

Jobs and career opportunities

There are a lot of different job roles that come under the umbrella of social care. Here is some information about a few of them. Remember that all social care …

Course summary and next steps

Congratulations on completing Step into Social Care! We really hope you enjoyed the course, and that it’s helped you to decide whether a career in the care sector is right …

Self-reflection

It’s now time to reflect on what you have learnt in the two weeks of this course and to think about your next step into care. It will be helpful …

Writing your CV

Having a good set of transferable skills puts you in a good position to start thinking about finding the right job for you. Start with your curriculum vitae (CV) and …

Transferable skills and experience

Social care workers need different skills and knowledge, but you will probably already possess a number of them. Watch this video to see what people who receive care services think …

Job requirements

There are different terms and conditions, depending on the setting. You will need to think about your own commitments and what working pattern you can manage – for example, some …

Person-centred care and support

Person-centred care is about looking at things from the individual’s point of view. It focuses on what is important to them and what will help to make a ‘good day’. …

Case study

Person-centred care means thinking about what is important to a person, what is important for them, and placing their needs at the centre of everything you do. Important to – …

My care career

There are opportunities to work in social care in all four UK nations. The requirements are slightly different depending on where you live and work. In Wales, for example, the …

Understanding values and behaviours

We all have values and beliefs that shape the way we think and interact with others. These are influenced by factors such as how we are brought up, our culture, …

Safeguarding

You might hear care staff talk about ‘safeguarding’, which is the term used to describe how social care staff try to protect vulnerable people from harm, abuse or exploitation. Social …

Working safely

Both the social care worker and their employer have a responsibility to work safely. A social care worker might need to carry out tasks that involve: Using a hoist to …

Typical day as a social care worker

No two days in social care work are the same, so it is very difficult to describe a typical day. Read these case studies to get a flavour of the …

Jobs and career opportunities

There are a lot of different job roles that come under the umbrella of social care. Here is some information about a few of them. Remember that all social care …