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Getting started Introduction

You care

So, you have decided that you would like to pursue a career in social care. What are the next steps?

The pages in this section will cover all the information you need to know about training opportunities, job hunting and volunteering for social care work.

Finding a job

Your first position in social care could be immediately after leaving school, when your children are older or have grown up, or following a career break.

There are many ways of becoming involved in social care work.

Find out about jobs in social care work

Training opportunities

  • Contact your local further education college.
  • If you are still at school, talk to your school careers department or Connexions advisor.

Find out more about training opportunities

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