1. Have you thought about a career in social care?

2. To highlight the positive aspects of working in adult social care Explore some of the myths and stereotypes associated with careers in adult social care Aim

3. What is social care? Providing personal and practical support to help people live their lives. Supporting individuals to maintain their independence and dignity, and to make sure they have choice and control.

4. It’s all about working with old people

5. It’s all about working with old people

6. Individuals can work with… - Older people - Young adults - People with a physical disability - People with a learning disability - People with mental health needs - People with a sensory impairment - People with drug and alcohol dependencies - People receiving end of life care

7. Work can be fun

8. Question: A 850,000 B 1.65 Million C 1.63 Million How many people do you think currently work in adult social care services?

9. A 850,000 B 1.65 Million C 1.63 Million C 1.63 Million Question: How many people do you think currently work in adult social care services?

10.  There are currently estimated to be 1.85 million adult social care jobs across England Interesting Facts  Over 1.63 million people are working in the adult social care sector across England – increase of 4.5% in the past 12 months  The majority of this increase came from jobs for direct payment recipients which rose by around 15%. The increasing numbers of direct payment recipients and the number of Personal Assistants (PA’s) they employ reflect the continued shift towards the personalisation of adult social care

11. A 2.1 Million B 3.1 Million C 4.1 Million A 2.1 Million B 3.1 Million C 4.1 Million Question: By 2025 – how many people do you think are expected to be working in adult social care

12. A 2.1 Million B 3.1 Million C 4.1 Million Question: By 2025 – how many people do you think are expected to be working in adult social care

15. A £10,000 pa B £12,500 pa C £14,000 pa Question: What do you think the average starting salary for a Care Assistant might be?

16. A £10,000 pa B £12,500 pa C £14,000 pa Question: What do you think the average starting salary for a Care Assistant might be?

17.  Care Assistant - starting salary around £12,000 to £16,000 p/a Pay  In some cases, free or subsidised accommodation is provided. Certain shifts may have a higher hourly rate  With experience, qualifications and extra responsibilities - can rise to £18,000 and £21,000

18. Domiciliary Care Worker, Skills for Care study on Rewards and Incentives in the Care Sector. I think it’s probably the only job I’ve ever done where I go home at the end of the day and I feel like I’ve really done something. You’re faced with new challenges every day and you know the smallest thing that you might do for somebody may totally make their day. More than just money!

19.  Job satisfaction Making a difference  An enormous sense of personal achievement from knowing that your job is helping people

20. The hours are really unsocial!

21. The hours are really unsocial!

22. The National Survey of Care Workers reported that flexibility was the second most chosen reason after “enjoying working with people they serve” for starting in the sector. Social care is needed 24/7 – but that doesn’t mean that you have to work 24/7  Sleeping in  Flexible working  Shift work  9 - 5  Night work  Specific hours  A mixture shift of patterns  Evenings/weekends

23. Adult Social Care – that’s just a job for women of a certain age!

24. Adult Social Care – that’s just a job for women of a certain age!

25. A career in adult social care is for anyone Age is not a barrier We need more young people in adult social care We need more males

26. It’s just a job where you wipe bottoms and feed people!

27. It’s just a job where you wipe bottoms and feed people!

28. Job roles include: Not all jobs involve personal care! Adult Social Care Workforce Chef Personal Assistant Support Worker Domestic Assistant HR/Training Community Outreach Worker Administrator Mental Health Support Worker Activities Co-ordinator Repairs and Maintenance

29. Working in care’s just a dead end job

30. Working in care’s just a dead end job

31. Formal qualifications may not be needed to start working in adult social care, however there will be plenty of learning and development opportunities on offer as you progress through your career Training and development

32. During the first 12 weeks in a new role, the individual will be given induction training to ensure they are ready to work with people in that particular care setting and have the skills they need to do the job Induction

33.  Working in social care can lead into roles in health, education and housing Career development  You can move into other job roles with less direct care such as a Development and Training Officer or an Inspector of Services  You can develop your career and continue to work directly with people by becoming, a Senior Care Worker, Manager, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist

34. “So why should I choose to work in adult social care?”

35. Recession proof employment opportunities Career progression opportunities Choice A job that really matters Variety of job roles Flexibility No two days are the same Working in care can be a fulfilling and rewarding career

36. Link to Think Care Careers

37. Some useful websites Think Care Careers - covers job roles and careers to be found in social careThink Care Careers National Minimum Data Set - Social Care – includes dashboards where you can find out pay rates and other workforce dataNational Minimum Data Set - Social Care NHS Choices – this website contains all registered care services profiles and can include their staff turnover dataNHS Choices

38. Karen Stevens Locality Manager, Sussex Karen.stevens@skillsforcare.org.uk D: 01903 752280 M: 07969 749 451