Health and Social Care qualifications are extremely popular among people
who want a career that really helps others and makes a difference to their
lives.
Anyone who has completed an NVQ in this area has a huge range of career
options in front of them. Healthcare and social care paths may be difficult
to navigate for newly qualified carers, so here are some options to get you
thinking:
Many people choose to take the public sector route and gain employment with
a local county council as a home support worker. A career in this field
involves looking after disabled people living in the community, rather than
in residential homes. This type of work will pay around £18,000 and a Level
3 NVQ is usually necessary. Responsibilities for this type of role include
administering medication, helping with day-to-day tasks and encouraging
activities.
If management is more your thing, the first rung on the ladder might be
gaining a role in a residential home specialising in one area of care, such
as helping adults with learning difficulties. With a Level 3 or 4 NVQ, a
carer is likely to be put in charge of other staff and will be able to help
implement care plans within the facility. Salaries for this type of role
can reach £17,000.
Students often see an NVQ in Health and Social Care as the first step to
becoming a qualified social workers. After achieving an advanced NVQ
qualification, it is possible to work as a social work assistant, which is
an effective way to gain experience and can pay up to around £19,000.
Responsibilities include carrying out needs assessments and agreeing care
plans for disabled adults.
Because all our courses lead to nationally recognised qualifications, you
too can get qualified with learndirect.
