Social care careers

If you want to help people and have the right values and behaviours there is a social care job for you.

There are many different types of social care careers to choose from. It doesn't matter about your background, how old you are, or what hours you can work. For example, you could:

specialise in a particular area, such as occupational therapy or nursing
work with people to find solutions to their problems as a social worker
provide direct care as a care worker or personal assistant
provide administration, catering or maintenance services needed to run a care home.

Working in social care | Health Careers

Working with adults in Surrey

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within Surrey's Adult Social Care services?

Get ready to embrace a career that fills your days with a genuine sense of purpose! It's all about being there for those in need, lending a helping hand to vulnerable individuals as they navigate through difficult circumstances. By making a difference in their lives, you'll empower them to achieve independence and truly thrive within their community.

Working with adults - Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk)

Working with children in Surrey

Surrey's Children, Families and Lifelong Learning services have careers with a purpose, in many different roles, working closely with partners, that support real people and real lives.

Working with children - Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk)

Types of social care career

Direct social care roles

A direct care role involves you working directly with people who need care and support. You could have a career as a:

Activities worker
Care worker
Personal assistant
Rehabilitation worker
Shared lives carer
Advocacy worker

Job roles (skillsforcare.org.uk)

Social care management roles

Social care careers in management have responsibility for managing a team or you can specialise in specific areas of care. You could have a career as a: