Careers in care

Learn more about the types of jobs available in adult social care in Surrey.

If you’re looking to find a job in Surrey, why not consider working in care? There are lots of roles available – from chef jobs to carer jobs, admin roles or care home manager jobs. Learn about the qualifications you can get and why working in care is a great career option.

Working in Social Care in Surrey

Searching for a job can be tiring and time-consuming. You’re looking for work with good prospects. Perhaps where you can train on the job. But, you aren’t finding much on offer. So why not change things up and take a look at working in care?

Social care jobs offer rewarding and varied work. There are lots of different routes in and you can gain qualifications while working.

No experience necessary

Did you know that you can find care jobs even if you don’t have experience or qualifications?

Entry level roles, like care assistant jobs, offer on-the-job training. Plus there’s lots of support for new starters. You might have done some caring for a family member, or be leaving school and looking for your first job. Care homes and day services are keen to hear from people of different ages and backgrounds.

Career change

Is your job is feeling a bit stale? Looking for a new challenge? There are lots of opportunities in the care sector.

The industry is keen to recruit talented people to leadership roles. If you have management experience you could change careers from a different industry. Finance, admin and HR skills are also in demand. Look at our info about leadership opportunities, care home manager jobs, or roles within the office team.

Jobs in Surrey

With such a range of job opportunities in the care sector here in Surrey there’s sure to be something to suit you. From housekeeping to chefs, support workers to HR jobs, there’s an opportunity waiting.

Scroll to learn more about the different types of care jobs available in Surrey.

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Thinking about a career in adult social care?

There are so many ways and opportunities to develop and progress in adult social care. Listen to what Ruth has to say and give it a go!

Career options in adult social care

Find out about the types of jobs available in adult social care.

Care & Support Jobs

Care and support professionals play a vital role in adult social care services. You can start as an entry level care or support worker, and move into senior management.

HR & Admin Jobs

There are many different roles in HR and Admin in adult social care. You can work in administrative and business support, from reception to recruitment.

Ancillary Support Jobs

As part of an ancillary or domestic service team, you’ll help with the smooth running of a care service. That could be through maintenance, catering, gardening or housekeeping.

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Careers in Care: Discover the roles available in adult social care & supported living

Want to learn about the huge range of job roles and career opportunities in adult social care?

In this video we hear from the care professionals. They have a diverse range of jobs in supported living services (also called supported accommodation). With lots of choice, flexibility and good career prospects, they tell us why working in care is a fantastic option.