social care careers and job roles.

In short, social workers promote social change, development and empower communities. 

Aside from the communal needs of people, a social worker enhances the overall wellbeing of individuals and helps them meet basic and complex needs. Like in most social care jobs, social care workers will work with diverse people, where the focus is on the vulnerable, oppressed and poverty-stricken. Sometimes social workers also advocate for civil rights, raise awareness on mental health and child abuse. 

The role of a social worker often includes working with orphans, patients with long-term ailments, seniors, mentally ill people and persons with disabilities. Social workers also address social injustices that hinder a person's wellbeing like discrimination, physical or emotional abuse and substance abuse.

If you are passionate about driving change and helping underprivileged individuals, a job as a social worker is for you.

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In addition to the responsibilities listed above under ‘social worker’, the role of a qualified social worker involves participating in legislative processes that aid in policy formation. 

When protecting human rights, a qualified social worker may have to use legal powers and proceedings to balance the rights of the parties involved. A qualified social worker has a number of qualifications that allows them to to perform their duties with minimal supervision. 

If you are interested in improving people's lives by helping with social and interpersonal difficulties, promoting human rights and their wellbeing, see ‘how to become a social worker’ for more details.

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Social care support workers, (often referred to in the United States as ‘caregivers,’) play a pivotal part in helping society’s most vulnerable people. Depending on the specific care job chosen by a support worker, the role typically includes providing emotional, psychological or physical support.

For example, a support worker may be tasked with cleaning a client’s house, doing laundry, and shopping for groceries. 

Offering excellent job security and straightforward entry into the career, support workers don’t need any qualifications to start a career as a social care support worker beyond possibly needing a Personal Support Worker certification.

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The average salary for a Care Assistant in the UK is between £16,000 and £18,000 a year, according to the latest industry statistics. The average hourly rate for a UK Care Assistant is approximately between £8.50 and £9.50

Care workers are assistants who help people across a wide spectrum of roles. You'll typically work inside a care facility, but other options include personal assistants, at-home care and support workers. These jobs vary because the tasks range from daily management to offering advice. You will support a person by maintaining their hygiene practices, monitoring health issues and managing their daily affairs if necessary. Some of the clients you work with include people with physical and mental disabilities, those recovering from substance abuse and the elderly.

As a care worker, your duties change depending on the work setting. Instead of handling the care yourself, you may offer support to families caring for ailing loved ones. The avenue of childcare focuses on meeting children's emotional and practical needs. Planning outings and activities is often part of care work in a care facility. You can also offer advice in coordination with a healthcare professional for both families and individuals.

Social care jobs across the health and social care industry include:

• Social Worker 
• Care Assistant 
• Support Worker 
• Qualified Social Worker