Careers resources
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Podcast
Careers in social care
Careers in social care podcast (opens in a new window)
E-leaflets
Work experience in social care and early years
This guide clarifies which workplaces and tasks are suitable for providing or undertaking work experience. It provides comprehensive guidance for participants, employers and coordinators to ensure the work experience is meaningful and successful.
Working with Young Offenders
If you’re interested in turning the lives of troubled youngsters around, then this leaflet will tell you all you need to know, including advice on jobs, career paths and a case study by someone already working in the young offenders sector.
Working with young offenders e-leaflet (opens in new window)
Working in Mental Health Services
If you’re interested in improving the lives of people who are experiencing mental illness, then this leaflet will provide you with information on the kinds of job and career paths available to you; it also includes a case study by someone who has built a very rewarding career in the mental health sector.
Working in mental health services e-leaflet (opens in new window)
Working in Residential Care for Children and Young People
This leaflet provides an overview for those interested in working in this challenging and rewarding area of residential care services. Also includes an in-depth case study.
Working in residential care for children and young people e-leaflet (opens in new window)
Working with Older People
An insight into providing care and support to older people in various settings. Explains the type of work involved and the skills required as well as a short case study.
Working with older people e-leaflet (opens in new window)
Social Care - A Great Career Opportunity
The leaflet, aimed at people considering a change in career, provides an overview of the different roles available. It includes first-hand case studies of people currently working in the sector and frequently asked questions about starting a career in social care.
Download Social Care - A Great Career Opportunity PDF (1MB) or view the e-booklet
Social Work – A People Profession
This booklet provides an insight into the profession for those considering a career in Social Work. It outlines what the job involves, the skills, qualifications and experience required, how and where to train as well as useful advice from recent social work students.
Download Social Work - A People Profession PDF (947KB)
Film clips
A job worth caring about
A series of short film clips featuring real people in real jobs. The clips highlight some of the various social care jobs, settings, training opportunities and also include advice for those thinking of getting in to social care and tips on how to find work.
Go to Job worth caring about film clip menu page
How to order hard-copies
Hard-copies of ‘Social Care – A Great Career Opportunity’ and ‘Social Work – A People Profession’ booklets are available for distribution, as well as copies of the ‘A Job Worth Caring About’ DVD.
Bulk orders from those involved in providing careers advice and information are welcomed. For this purpose please complete and return a Careers Materials Order Form (209KB)