Care and support professionals play a vital role in adult social care services. These roles would suit you if you care about supporting people with diverse needs to maintain their independence and quality of life. Find out more about some of the roles available.
Support worker
Antoni works as a support worker in a supported living service, also known as supported accommodation. He supports people with learning disabilities, physical and mental health needs, and autistic people.
In this video, Antoni shares what he most enjoys about his role helping adults with support needs. We hear how he has progressed without needing to take qualifications. Plus, he tells us what qualities you need; why it’s such rewarding work; and how easy it is to build a career.
Antoni tells us about his role as a Support Worker in a supported living service for people with learning disabilities, physical and mental health needs, and autistic people
Antoni, Support WorkerI try to go the extra mile to help people
Senior Carer
Karina works as a senior carer for a home care provider. She provides care that enables people to live in the comfort of their own home. The role fits around her parenting responsibilities.
In this video, Karina talks about her job and the things she’s learned about herself while doing it. As well as enjoying her work, she’s also had the opportunity to gain qualifications.
Karina tells us about her role as Senior Carer in homecare, providing care that enables people to live in the comfort of their own home.
Karina, Senior CarerLook forward to each client
Assistant Manager
Jack works as an assistant manager at a supported living service in Surrey, also known as supported accommodation. As well as supporting the residents, Jack also manages some of the day-to-day running of the service. He has progressed quickly into this management role.
In this video, Jack tells us what he enjoys most about his job and shares his career journey.
Jack talks about his role as Assistant Manager at a supported living service in Surrey.
Jack, Assistant ManagerCareer progression options are excellent
Registered Manager
Adriana is registered manager with a company that provides personal care and support to people who want to remain living in their own home. Adriana was new to care work when she started in the sector. She was offered a clear pathway to management and leadership.
In this video, Adriana talks about going from care worker to registered manager, and explains why the care sector has given her a career for life.
Adriana tells us about her role as a Registered Manager in homecare, managing care that enables people to live in the comfort of their own home.
Adriana, Registered ManagerI go home feeling really re-energised and happy