Choosing A Care Career Path - Where Do You Want To Go |
Posted: April 1, 2019 |
A career in care is possibly one of the most diverse that you can choose. With an ageingpopulation, there is clearly a need now – and in the future – for qualified carers to offer a range of caring services. But which career path will suit you? Roles of a carerThere are many roles open to the carer to work with people to offer them the care that they need. There are two important, linked aspects to care work that will put you on the path that you want to take with your care career: qualifications and experience. Whether you want to be a live-in carer or work as a supportworker in an assisted living project, it is important that you study for a recognised qualification in care work. There are different courses available such as care work with the elderly or care work with young people and so on. Choosing an overarching qualification gives you a sound basis on which to continue your career, progressing to increasingly specialised care work as you expand your experience. Gaining as much experience as you can is important not only for your practice and career progression but for also understanding what type of care work suits you better. For example, working for a home care agency allows you to experience delivering care work in different situations and settings, as well as working with a wide range of people. Where are care workers needed?The role of the care worker is increasingly diverse meaning there are many avenues you can follow to see what suits you and your abilities;
These are just a few ideas aboutwhere a career in care could take you. Find out more at the Live-In Care Hub.
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