Social services careers Working in Social Services
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There is a wide range of services including children and families, older people, people with mental health problems, physical or learning difficulties, substance abuse, those who experience homelessness or whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS. Some choose to work in youth and criminal justice services, adoption and fostering or with refugees and asylum seekers. Others work in early years which includes early education and child care.What do I do now?Voluntary work will help you to gain experience of the sector which is invaluable when you apply for a job or higher education programme.To find out about voluntary work in your area contact your local volunteer centre – you’ll find details in your phone book – or go to: www.volunteerscotland.org.uk Useful websitesFind out more about working in social services
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Caring Careers website
Visit the Caring Careers website to find out more about working in social services in Scotland.
The website will help if you are new to the sector or if you are already working within social services and will let you know about different career routes. It has lots of information and useful real case studies of workers.
Did you know?
- Over 198,000 people work in social services in Scotland
- There are more than 25,000 early education and child care workers
Career Pathway tools
The SSSC has developed two interactive online career pathway tools for social care, support services, early years and child care workers.
The tools will help to inform current and potential workers of the variety of qualifications, career routes and development options within the sector.
Early Years and Child Care
The Early Years and Child Care tool was created in response to the National Review of the Early Years and Childcare Workforce and provides comprehensive up-to-date guidance regarding career Pathways.
Care and Support Services
The SSSC also commissioned the development of a Care and Support Services tool for workers in social work, social care and housing support.