How to Become a Care Worker

Produced by Home Instead, this informative guide (opens new window) covers:

  • Informal vs professional care
  • Reasons to go into care
  • What skills and values do you need
  • What to expect as a care professional
  • Pathways into a Career in Care

It also delves into fascinating insights, such as the current existence of around 105,000 vacancies in adult social care roles. The demand for care professionals is expected to continue growing - by 2037, an additional 1.7 million adults will require social care.

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