Career quiz - Proud to Care

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Pick up to three words of statements that connect with you(Required)

Advocacy

Team player

Empowering others

Organised

Resilient

Good communication

Independant

Compassionate

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Aspirational

Calm under pressure

Social care involves supporting people to live independent, happy and fulfilling lives. I would be happy to support individuals with all aspects of their lives, including providing personal care.(Required)

Yes

Did you know?

Personal care helps to maintain a person's dignity, health and wellbeing. This could involve assisting with bathing, washing or dressing.

Not all roles require you to support with personal care. You'll be enabling people to live their life to the fullest. This could be supporting with cooking, money, shopping etc.

I would really enjoy working in the community and travelling between different local places of work, such as people’s homes, rather than having a single base e.g. care home(Required)

Yes

Did you know?

Having a driving licence and access to a car means you can work in a variety of different roles across social care. This can enable the people you are supporting to remain a part of their community and live an independent and full life.

Did you know?

Not all social care roles require you to drive. There are lots of different opportunities to work from a single base in care homes, day services and supported living.

I would be happy to work flexibly with different hours(Required)

Yes

Did you know?
Social care doesn’t stop! Roles in social care cover 24 hours a day 365 days a year. There is opportunity to work full time, part time, nights, weekends or 9 to 5, finding the perfect role to suit your lifestyle and work life balance.

I would like the opportunity to study and take additional qualifications(Required)

Yes

Did you know?

Within social care you’ll receive a standard induction, the Care Certificate and on going mandatory training. This will provide you with the skills and confidence to do your role safely.

There are lots of opportunities to access further qualifications if you want to, through diplomas, apprenticeships and further education, opening doors to progress your career in social care. This could include registered roles such as Nursing, Social Worker and Occupational Therapist.

I would like a role with lots of variety each day(Required)

Yes

Did you know?

Everyday is different! You could be working with a wide range of individuals in different environments. You will be supporting people with all aspects of their life from living independently at home to being part of their local community.

Did you know?

Some roles have a daily routine and you will be working with the same individuals every day. You will build strong relationships, having a positive impact on their lives, as well as yours.