Careers and jobs in adult social care
No matter what your background is, a career in social care is
what you make of it.
For those with an interest in helping others, a career in
social care can be very rewarding and there are plenty of
opportunities to progress and develop your skills
in a variety of different roles.
If you are based in Kent and want to find a job in social care,
we can point you in the right direction.
Careers and training available
There is a huge range of careers available in the social
care sector and each one presents different training
opportunities that can benefit your career.
The care staff from Mount Ephraim House in Tunbridge Wells tell
us why they decided to work in the social care
sector.
View a written transcript of the 'Start your
career in social care' video
View our other
videos about jobs in social
care.
How to get started on your career
One of the best ways to start a career
in social care is by doing an apprenticeship. Find out
more about the apprenticeship
schemes available in Kent.
Our care
ambassadors are also available to encourage young
people to consider a career in care by passing on their experiences
of the social care sector.
We also provide further information
about become a paid Adult
Placement Scheme carer and taking someone into
your home who is unable to live independently and requires some
practical and emotional support.
Information for employers
If you are an organisation or an individual that employs care
staff, you can find out more about: