Introduction to health and social care
In this sector:
Health care
The healthcare sector can provide both a rewarding and challenging environment in which to work. In the UK the main employer is the NHS although it may be possible to practise in private hospitals or work for biotech companies in industry. Quality patient-care is at the centre of all healthcare.
There are opportunities for graduates, not only in healthcare practitioner roles, but also in management, scientific and educational roles. Find out more about information on the healthcare sector including psychology careers on the health care page
Social care and guidance work
The social care and guidance sector covers all the occupations whose aim is to help and support people overcome difficulties related to physical, mental, environmental or lifestyle problems at any stage in their lives.
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Jobs
Jobs we advertise include:
- Part-time Fit For Work Primary Care Advisor
Pathways Community Interest Company - Voluntary Counselling Placements
Beacon Counselling - Early Years Professional Status (Training Course)
National Day Nurseries Association
For opportunities including part time jobs and work experience see also:
Events and news
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Resources
- Skills for Health
Sector skills council for the healthcare sector. Careers information and career guidance helpline. - Skills for Care
Sector skills council for the social care sector. Careers information and career guidance helpline. - NHS Information Centre
Provides statistics, RSS feeds and links to other resources. - Next stage review consultation
News, discussion blog and forum on workforce trends. - NHS Careers website
Information on the variety of careers available in the NHS. - DirectGov Careers
Medicine and nursing job profiles.