Considering a career in social care? Are you just about to enter the world of employment, or are you considering a change in career and think that Social Care could be the profession for you?

Well most people who have worked within social care will tell you how there is no other job like it.

'The most important thing for me is the people that I have had the privilege of working with, they opened my eyes and changed my outlook on life in so many ways. People get caught up in the 'personal care' aspect of our jobs, yes that is part of it, but it is so much more than that. How many other jobs do you know where you get paid to support someone to live their lives and have fun? I know that my job matters, I am making a difference for someone and that is just so rewarding. I honestly can't imagine ever doing anything else.'
- Social care worker

As well as being able to work alongside a diverse range of people who require some sort of support and care, there are many other benefits to working in the social care sector.

Social Care is renowned for the need to keep staff trained and continually developing, this can mean excellent career development opportunities and access to training and qualifications, including many vocational routes into higher education.

It offers flexible working patterns which can fit around hobbies, family and your other commitments.

In these uncertain economic times the social care sector is less susceptible to changes in the economy, there is an increasing demand for people to work in this field.

So, If you want a valued and rewarding role and to make a real difference to someone's life, then why not consider applying for an apprenticeship in social care and make the first step into your new career.

Read our case studies section to read about successful careers in social care.