Considering a career in social care?

Interested in a social care career? 

This toolkit will help you find out more about the social care sector, so you can decide if this career path is right for you.  

• Five reasons to consider a career in Social Care **
• Mindset characteristics for Social Care professions  **
• Social care career myths **
• Social care career progression options **
• Skills for Care case studies  **

Social care apprenticeships and traineeships  

Hands-on experience is crucial for a career in social care. These resources explain options for entry and progression in the sector. 

• Skills for Care - What is an Apprentice? 
• IfATE Care Services Apprenticeship Standards   
• Lifelong Learning – Let’s Talk Apprenticeships!   **
• Apprenticeships and Traineeships **
• All about  Apprenticeships  **
• Institute for Apprenticeships occupational map 

Access to Higher Education  

• Watch the video on access to Higher Education within Social Care