Adult social care is about helping people live their daily lives when they need extra support.
This could be older people, people with disabilities, or people recovering from illness.
Care can happen in someone’s home, in a care home, or even in day services. It’s about giving people independence, dignity, and a better life.
Why work in care?
Working in care means making a real difference every day. You help people feel safe, supported, and valued. No two days are the same, and you’ll learn new skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Care offers flexible hours, plenty of job opportunities, and the chance to grow your career while doing something that truly matters.
Career progression
There are many roles in adult social care, so you can start in one and move into others as you gain experience and training.
You could work directly with people as a Care Worker or Personal Assistant. You could work as an Administrator or Cook.
With more experience, you can specialise in one area, or you can even move into leadership as a Team Leader or Manager.
Getting started
Start applying for jobs
Begin your job search today using these recommended websites:
Boost your CV with free training
The social care academy offers free training to help you build skills and confidence to apply for a job in care.
How to sign up:
- Go to the Social Care Academy learning portal.
This is where you can find the free Step into Care programme and other free courses.
- Click “Register now” to make an account.
- Check your e-mail, and log-in.
You will be prompted to accept the terms of use and complete a user profile.
- Go to the “Introductory Care Skills” course bundle.
- Click “Add to Cart”, go to checkout.
The courses are free, so you don’t need to pay.
- Go to your dashboard.
You will see all the courses in the programme. Click a course and press “Start Now”.
- Get your certificates.
You get one after each course. When you finish them all, you get a big certificate for completing Step into Care.
Need help? Email SocialCareAcademy@staffordshire.gov.uk.
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