Reasons why you should work in social care…
Fulfilling Role
Making such a positive difference to another person’s life brings you a sense of satisfaction and purpose. This is one of the most widely acknowledged reasons for working in social care. It’s an opportunity for you to generate personal connections with those you support. Thus, you work in a fulfilling and meaningful role.
Flexibility
Working in 24/7 care provides you with the relief from a 9-5 office job. Thanks to the variation in hours, you can find shifts that fit into your lifestyle whether that’s mornings or evenings.
Training Provided
You will be happy to hear that many of the roles in the care industry can be done without qualifications. Most companies (including ourselves) provide you the relevant on-the-job training. At Step Up, we provide in-depth training tailored to your job role. This includes a detailed induction, shadowing, mandatory training, regular support and supervision from the line manager, and an SQA qualification funded by the company.
Job Security
Social care workers are always required, so you don’t have to worry about your future job security. Moreover, with copious opportunities for advancement you can find yourself moving up in the sector quite quickly.
Varied Job Roles
Your day-to-day within care is extremely varied with constant new environments, new people, and new tasks. Each role within the industry differs as well, meaning you can find the one for you!
