3 Proven Ways to Start a Career in Social Care
Social care is an extremely important sector of work for the governments, communities and people that are helped by it. It is also a very rewarding career choice and here are three routes on how to start a career in social care, whether you’re looking for your first job or you’re just looking to change career paths.
1. Volunteer
There is no better way than to prove to yourself and to others that you can care for people than volunteering your services. By volunteering, you will discover a lot about yourself as well as this line of work, and it will also show potential employers your dedication to it. To do this, simply search for social care groups in your community and either visit them, phone them or email them offering to volunteer. The Guardian offers some great advice in this article from current social and council workers if you’re considering how to get started.
If you currently volunteer, or have done before and wish to take that next step into working in social care, visit a specialist recruiter such as Sanctuary to see the latest vacancies from around the country.
2. Get qualified
This is another way to show your commitment to working social care but also gives you much needed theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will help you stand out to employers. There are a number of qualifications in this field and, depending on your current skill level, you can start at level 1 certificates right through to master’s degrees.
3. Understand yourself and the sector
It is important to know if you would suit this line of work as well as what the realities of working in social care are. There are some obvious traits and qualities that you should have, such as having empathy for others, and being a good listener.
Knowing what you will be faced with every day is important. The social care sector is so broad with many different specialities and avenues to go down, so it is vital to do some research and look into which one you would best be suited to. The NHS provides some insight into the industry to help guide your decision and allow you to gain further understanding about the industry.
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