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What is it like to work in care?

Is it right for me?

What makes a great care and support worker?

We think it takes a special person to be able to care for others and to consistently display the values and attributes listed. 

Support work is not just about personal care, although this is a key aspect of the job. It is about being a friendly, kind and respectful individual for your client who will allow them to live with dignity. It is about being empathetic to the fact that sometimes you may be the only person to visit them that day and giving them an ear to listen to their stories whilst working often does more for their wellbeing.

If you or your family and friends recognise these values in you then we think you will be excellent and should think about applying.

Empathetic

Kind

Friendly

Ability to listen

Positive

Respectful

Reliability

 

The benefits of working with us

Working in Health and Social care gives you the following opportunities

  • Great pension 
  • Flexible working to meet needs of business and individual circumstances
  • We will train you and give you the time to successfully attain your SSSC registration to work in care
  • You will be funded to undertake a qualification in Care
  • You will have the opportunity to work your way up to leadership roles if this is your desire. 
  • Working with us is a natural career step into other health and social care partners such as the NHS.

Why we Care

Theresa

“I love working with our service users.  There is no better feeling knowing you have made someone’s day that wee bit better.”

Shona

“Working with CASS is a privilege, as a mother of 4 the working patterns help with life-work balance.  Management at the other end of the phone if you need support, excellent rate of pay with good holidays and pension scheme”

Siouxsie

“As soon as you open the front door and see your service users face, it makes your whole day.  They bring such positive energy that makes this job so rewarding.”

Mandy

“24 years doing the same job speaks for itself.  I love the feeling of being able to make a difference for the people I support – just showing them that you care can make their whole day.”

Great resources to find out more

Click on the images above to read some fantastic case stories about what it is like to work in Health and Social Care posts.

Video Courtesy of Department of Health & Social Care.