Salary guide
Health and Social Care Worker
- Average salary
- £19,000 – £28,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
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- Over 1.5 million people work in UK social care
Other names this job is known by
- Support Worker
- Home Carer
Key responsibilities
- Support clients with daily living tasks
- Administer medication and monitor health
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Keep accurate care records
Skills and qualifications required
- Diploma or apprenticeship in health and social care
- Experience in care settings
- Compassion and communication skills
- Basic medical knowledge
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Carer
- Team Leader
- Care Manager
- Specialist roles
How to get the job
- Study health and social care
- Apply for a care worker apprenticeship or trainee role
- Gain NVQ/SVQ qualifications
- Build experience in care settings
- Progress to senior or management roles
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