Social care jobs happen in many different places, including in a care home, a day centre or in someone’s own home. There are lots of opportunities in Surrey for both full time jobs and part time jobs. Careers in social care are rewarding. Plus they give you the chance for training and progression.
Read on to find out more and see if it would be a good fit for you.
What is it like to work in social care?
Working in social care is such an important career.
Social care jobs are about supporting people to have independence, dignity and control over their lives. Social care helps people to stay healthy, safe, and well. Social care can take place in many different settings, including in a care home, in someone’s own home, or in a day centre. There are lots of care job opportunities in Surrey. You don’t need experience or qualifications to apply.
People from all backgrounds need care at various points in their life. In social care you build relationships with lots of different people. You learn what individuals need to live healthier, happier, and more independent lives.
Social care as a career
The care sector is growing fast. That means there will always be a job for you if it’s something you enjoy and get on with. In fact, more people currently work in social care than in the NHS.
There are lots of care jobs in Surrey. They are great for people who want a rewarding role with opportunities for training and promotion. Choose between carer jobs, support worker jobs and roles as a chef or in HR. You might even work your way up to a care home manager job!
Are you a good fit?
Working in care is all about the people.
Do you love helping people, seeing them excel, and putting a smile on someone’s face? Then social care is for you!
You need to love supporting people to thrive and having variety in your day. It is ideal for people who value job satisfaction and are looking for a rewarding position. If you’re reliable and good with people, then you could give personal support as a carer or support worker.
Not sure you want to work directly with people?
No problem. There are job opportunities to suit you. Be part of the team behind the scenes in HR, admin or finance.
Care is all about people. If you are caring and good with people then care work would suit you. You will make a real difference in people’s lives. If people say you are empathetic, compassionate or sensitive then a job in care could be a great fit.
Social care is a rewarding career. You can support people to thrive, have variety in your day and make a positive impact on people’s lives.
Reliability is vital for care homes and services. They need team members who are dedicated and will show up for their residents. Employers are looking for people with a genuine interest in the work. Someone who wants to do the job, will bring their A-game and make sure people are cared for.
Careers in Care
Head to our Careers in Care section to find out more about the different types of job available. Hear from real people working in care in Surrey. Learn what is involved in roles like carer, HR officer, housekeeper or chef.
Do I need qualifications?
You can come into a care job at all sorts of levels. Qualifications aren’t required. You’ll learn on the job and gain qualifications as you go. There are so many opportunities to develop your skills and progress with a career in care. For example, if you start as a carer, you could go on to a senior carer job. You could even progress to a care home manager job.
For many employers, personal values, life experiences and a willingness to learn are more important than work experience. Any transferrable skills you’ve gained from working in a different sector will also be highly valued.
Where can I find out more about careers in care?
Check out our Careers in Care section to learn more about the types of jobs available:
Have a look at the websites below to learn more about the care sector:
Finding a job
It’s a very exciting time to be working in care. To make sure that social care is meeting people’s needs, new job roles are being developed all the time. So, you’ll find lots of different job titles being advertised. Not all jobs may include the word “care”.
Finding a rewarding care job in Surrey is easy using our sister website Proud to Care. Browse the list of job vacancies, then apply for a role directly. You can also find a job in social care on the Department for Health and Social Care’s jobs board.
As well as Surrey job vacancies, Proud to Care also publishes articles and tips about building a career in care.
Need help finding a job in social care?
- Department for Work and Pensions ‘Social Care Jobs in Surrey’
- Department of Health and Social Care: Find a job in social care
- Prospects: Graduate Careers
- Surrey County Council Social Care Service
- Surrey Heartlands Health and Social Care Academy
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