Section 4

Where can I work?

There are lots of different places you could work in care. For example some people like working in large organisations, whereas others prefer working on their own or in the community. There are jobs available in lots of different settings.

Click on the link below that matches your preference or interest

Roles working in someone's home Roles based in the local community Roles in large organisations Roles in small or medium sized organisations
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Roles working in someone’s home
Section 1
What’s important to you?
What sort of person are you?
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Section 2
Jobs where you can learn and gain qualifications on the job
Apprenticeships available
Apprenticeships in development (2022)
Jobs requiring degrees
Voluntary work / work experience
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Section 3
Personal care and roles dealing with bodily fluids
Direct work with people roles that don’t involve personal care
Technical and ancillary roles
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Section 4
Roles working in someone’s home
Roles based in the local community
Roles in large organisations
Roles in small or medium organisations
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Section 5
Jobs that are usually full time 9-5
Jobs that usually involve regular shift work
Jobs that are often part time and with flexible hours
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Section 6
Health Roles
Social care roles
Roles that can be in either health or care settings
Links to role descriptions and details
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Section 7
Moving into management / progress quickly
Frontline roles / advanced practitioners
Next steps
Section 8