| Working in social care |
Social care is a career which suits many people at different stages of their lives and it offers a challenging, rewarding and flexible career. Care workers provide support and help clients to lead an active and integrated life in society. Workers are employed in a range of services across the sector working with children, adults and older people.
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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.
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.