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careers in health and social care

careers in health and social care. busting the myths. aims. Explore some of the myths and stereotypes associated with careers in Health & Social Care To highlight the positive aspects of working in Health & Social Care. myth.

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careers in health and social care

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  1. careers in health and social care busting the myths

  2. aims • Explore some of the myths and stereotypes associated with careers in Health & Social Care • To highlight the positive aspects of working in Health & Social Care

  3. myth People who work in health & social care are poorly paid compared to others

  4. wage comparisons

  5. some jobs in the sector

  6. the rewards are more than just financial

  7. more than just money “I think it’s probably the only job I’ve ever done where I go home at the end of the day and I feel like I’ve really done something. You’re faced with new challenges every day and you know the smallest thing that you might do for somebody may totally make their day.” Domiciliary Care Worker, Skills for Care study on Rewards and Incentives in the Care Sector.

  8. myth The hours are really unsocial

  9. social care is needed 24/7 – but that doesn’t mean you have to work 24/7! The National Survey of Care Workers reported that flexibility was the second most chosen reason after “enjoying working with people they serve” for starting in the sector. In practice 74% found that the job was indeed flexible, and 40 % felt it fitted in with their responsibilities outside work • Shift Work • 9 -5 • Night Work • Sleeping in • Specific Hours • Flexible working • Evenings/Weekends

  10. myth Social Care – That’s just for women of a certain age who want a bit of pin money!

  11. increasing numbers of men are entering health & social care at all levels – more are needed!

  12. myth So anyone can work in Health & Social Care then?!

  13. skills & qualities

  14. social care Well Regulated (CQC, GSCC) ISA/CRB National Minimum Standards

  15. career pathways • Taster Days/Pre-employment • Volunteering • Induction Training • NVQ’s • Apprenticeships • Leadership & Management • Different Roles

  16. Skills for Care would like to thank Cheshire LRN for their hard work in developing this presentation. For more information please contact northwest@skillsforcare.org.uk Career pathways: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/careerpathways

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