1. careers in health and social care busting the myths

2. aims  Explore some of the myths and stereotypes associated with careers in Health & Social Care  To highlight the positive aspects of working in Health & Social Care

3. myth  People who work in health & social care are poorly paid compared to others

4. wage comparisonsJob Pay Rate Job Job Care Assistant (CWS/18439) £5.84- £6.71 Security Guard (CWS/18599) £5.80Kitchen Assistant (ELS/15494) £6.05 Community Support Worker (CWS/18410) £7.15Credit Control Receptionist (CWS/18604) £6.00Call Centre Adviser (CWS/19003) £7.00 Support Manager (CWS/18518) 27- 30K Child Protection Secretary (CWS/18624) 15- 17K (pro rata) Case Worker (CWS/18500) 15.5K Specialist Support Worker (SHN/42058) £9.00Painter/Decor ator (CWS/186018) £8.00Machine Operative (WIR/27251) £6.00

5. some jobs in the sector Life Skills support Worker CWS/18911 £5.85 - £6.06 Activity facilitator CWS/1902916-20k (25hrs p/w) Weekend Night Care Assistant CWS/19050£9.69 Care Manager (All the top Bananas) 20-24k Senior Residential worker (All the top Bananas) 18k Support Manager (All the top bananas) 24-29k Domiciliary Care manager (All the top bananas) £20k Health Care Assistant (nursing home) Up to £15 p/h

6. the rewards are more than just financial

7. more than just money “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.” Domiciliary Care Worker, Skills for Care study on Rewards and Incentives in the Care Sector.

8. myth  The hours are really unsocial

9. social care is needed 24/7 – but that doesn’t mean you have to work 24/7!  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. In practice 74% found that the job was indeed flexible, and 40 % felt it fitted in with their responsibilities outside work  Shift Work  9 -5  Night Work  Sleeping in  Specific Hours  Flexible working  Evenings/Weekends

10. myth  Social Care – That’s just for women of a certain age who want a bit of pin money!

11. increasing numbers of men are entering health & social care at all levels – more are needed!

12. myth  So anyone can work in Health & Social Care then?!

13. skills & qualities

14. social care  Well Regulated (CQC, GSCC)  ISA/CRB  National Minimum Standards

15. career pathways  Taster Days/Pre-employment  Volunteering  Induction Training  NVQ’s  Apprenticeships  Leadership & Management  Different Roles

17. Skills for Care would like to thank Cheshire LRN for their hard work in developing this presentation. For more information please contact northwest@skillsforcare.org.uk Career pathways: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/careerpathways