Healthcare and social care

Healthcare and social care

In Worcestershire we have 2 NHS trusts including Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust which will all offer jobs of this style. Based on turnover and employment, Sanctuary Care Limited is an example of a Health and social care company in Worcestershire.

There are over 350 different jobs within the NHS, and around 4.2 million people who work in healthcare in the UK – so there really is something for everyone. 

Most of us have accessed some form of healthcare in our lives – the first time would have been the day we were born! If someone mentions healthcare, we mostly think of hospitals and key roles such as doctors and nurses. However, there are hundreds of roles in this sector that don’t require a specific medical degree.

In Worcestershire, the demand and interest for jobs in the healthcare and social care sector is everchanging. We have gathered data from the last six months to highlight the supply and demand within this sector, the demand for apprenticeships and the top employers hiring in this sector.

Here’s a summary of WHO you could be working with:

• children
• young people
• adults
• people with disabilities
• sick and injured
• mental health

And WHERE you could be working: 

• hospitals
• surgeries
• clinics
• health centres
• dentists
• opticians
• pharmacies
• people's homes
• care homes

There are more than 350 jobs available in the NHS

Here are a few suggestions:

• adult nurse
• children's nurse
• clinical psychologist
• community pharmacist
• dentist
• dietician
• death psychologist
• health visitor
• hospital doctor
• mental health nurse
• midwife
• paramedic
• psychiatrist
• surgeon

Social care

Social workers support individuals and their families through difficult times and ensure that vulnerable people, including children and adults, are safeguarded against harm. Their role is to help improve outcomes in people's lives.

This industry also looks after those in residential care, such as the elderly. If you work in social care, you could help people in their own homes, in residential homes or in many other places such as day centres or supported housing.

Social workers support individuals and their families through difficult times and ensure that vulnerable people, including children and adults, are safeguarded from harm. Their role is to help improve outcomes in people's lives.

This industry also looks after those in residential care, such as the elderly. If you work in social care, you could help people in their own homes, in residential homes or in many other places such as day centres or supported housing.

Here’s a summary of WHO you could be working with:

• children and young people, adults of working age or older adults
• people who have broken the law
• people who have physical or learning disabilities
• people with mental health problems

Social workers tend to specialise in supporting either children and families, or vulnerable adults.

Here are a few suggestions of roles you could be doing in social care:

• child psychotherapist
• community development worker
• councillor
• education psychologist
• family support worker
• life coach
• youth worker

Get started on your future: skills you'll need

You’ll need patience, the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, sensitivity and understanding, the ability to work well with others, the ability to work well under pressure, excellent verbal communication skills and customer service skills.

Explore jobs in this sector

• Red - Formal Qualifications required – GCSE’s grades 4-9 , Level 3 Qualifications , A levels, or Degree
• Amber - Some Formal Qualifications may be required at Level 2 depending on the employer this will vary depending on the organisation and position
• Green - No formal Qualification required

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