Clinical and Regulated Roles
Clinical and regulated roles require specific qualifications. They give expert advice to people with complex care needs. They play a key role in keeping people safe, well, and supported
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Social Worker
Social Workers help people and families find solutions to problems in their lives. They protect vulnerable people, support independence, and make sure everyone's voice is heard.
What You Might Do
- Talk to people and find out what support they need
- Do assessments and make care plans
- Give advice and emotional support
- Help keep people safe from harm
- Work with other services like schools, hospitals, or the police
Where You Might Work
You could work in people's homes, care homes, hospitals, or even in places like hostels or prisons.
Where you Can Go Next
Social Work is a professional role with lots of opportunities. You could:
- Specialise in areas like mental health or safeguarding
- Train to supervise other social workers or teach students
- Do more qualifications like a Master's degree in Advanced Practice
Nurse
Nurses help people stay healthy and feel better. They give medical care and support people with complex needs. Nurses also work with families and other professionals. They help make sure care is safe and meets each person’s needs.
What You Might Do
- Give medicine and check vital signs
- Care for wounds and help with recovery
- Talk to people and understand their health needs
- Work with doctors, therapists, and social workers
- Help people make choices about their care
Where You Might Work
You could work in care homes, hospitals, people's homes, or in the community.
Where You Can Go Next
Nursing is a professional role with lots of options. You could:
- Specialise in mental health, learning disabilities, or children's nursing
- Train to lead teams or teach other nurses
- Do more qualifications like a Master's degree or advanced training
Nursing Associate
Nursing Associates help care for people and support nurses. Nursing Associates will help with important health checks and care plans. They will work with families and other professionals to keep people safe and well.
What You Might Do
- Check blood pressure, temperature, and other signs
- Watch how someone is doing and share updates with nurses
- Help with care and support for people of all ages
- Work with nurses, doctors, therapists, and social workers
- Help make sure care is personal and respectful
Where You Might Work
You could work in care homes, hospitals, people's homes, or in the community.
Where you Can Go Next
This role is a great way to start a career in nursing. You could:
- Train to become a Registered Nurse, your training time will be shorter
- Specialise in areas like mental health or learning disabilities