These FAQs will help you decide whether a career in Adult Social Care is the right one for you.
We have a wide range of care roles in different settings, such as Respite Units, Day Care Centres and our Residential Reablement Unit that may be of interest to you.
If you are interested in becoming a care worker, please contact us for an informal chat by emailing us on ASCrecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk. We will guide you through our recruitment process and provide tips for your application. You can visit our adults jobs page to find out more about the variety of roles we offer!
We have a wide range of care roles in different settings, such as Respite Units, Day Care Centres and our Residential Reablement Unit that may be of interest to you.
If you are interested in becoming a care worker, please contact us for an informal chat by emailing us on ASCrecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk. We will guide you through our recruitment process and provide tips for your application. You can visit our adults jobs page to find out more about the variety of roles we offer!
To work in care, it doesn’t matter if you don’t have previous experience, if you’re passionate about helping others, you’re the perfect candidate. There are a lot of different roles available, depending on where you’d like to work or what you want to do, and we can help you find the right fit, whether that is with us or working somewhere else.
You will need to have an up-to-date CV and personal statement which highlights your transferable skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications that would be suited to caring for others.
Should you not hold the relevant qualification, to work with us, you will need to have a willingness to undertake a Level 2 in Care and / or Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), as per the role’s requirements.
To work in care, it doesn’t matter if you don’t have previous experience, if you’re passionate about helping others, you’re the perfect candidate. There are a lot of different roles available, depending on where you’d like to work or what you want to do, and we can help you find the right fit, whether that is with us or working somewhere else.
You will need to have an up-to-date CV and personal statement which highlights your transferable skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications that would be suited to caring for others.
Should you not hold the relevant qualification, to work with us, you will need to have a willingness to undertake a Level 2 in Care and / or Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), as per the role’s requirements.
Similarly, to all jobs, there are many aspects involved with working in care, and there may be occasions you find to be stressful. However, as our residents rely on you to give your best, we’ll make sure you get expert support, guidance, and training to be the best you can be! Find out more about working in care.
Similarly, to all jobs, there are many aspects involved with working in care, and there may be occasions you find to be stressful. However, as our residents rely on you to give your best, we’ll make sure you get expert support, guidance, and training to be the best you can be! Find out more about working in care.
The day-to-day tasks for a care worker can differ, however you can expect to support people with social and physical activities such as:
Regardless of what your role may be, you’ll be making a real difference to people’s everyday lives.
The day-to-day tasks for a care worker can differ, however you can expect to support people with social and physical activities such as:
Regardless of what your role may be, you’ll be making a real difference to people’s everyday lives.
We have a wide range of roles in social care that may be of interest to you. If you are interested in working in social care, please contact us for an informal chat by emailing us at ASCrecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk. We will guide you through our recruitment process and provide tips for your application.
Visit our adults jobs page to find out more about the variety of roles we offer!
We have a wide range of roles in social care that may be of interest to you. If you are interested in working in social care, please contact us for an informal chat by emailing us at ASCrecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk. We will guide you through our recruitment process and provide tips for your application.
Visit our adults jobs page to find out more about the variety of roles we offer!
You will need to have an up-to-date CV and personal statement which highlights your skills, knowledge, experience, and a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. Alternatively, you may have the equivalent health and social care experience (dependent on the role you’re applying for) which is also beneficial.
You will need to have an up-to-date CV and personal statement which highlights your skills, knowledge, experience, and a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. Alternatively, you may have the equivalent health and social care experience (dependent on the role you’re applying for) which is also beneficial.
Our social care roles include Enablement Coordinators, Care Navigators and Adult Social Care Practitioners. Whilst most people stay in social care, there are great opportunities to progress your career or change your career pathway in our organisation, and work in alternative teams such as our Brokerage and Commissioning, Customer Services, Equipment Loan Service (GELS), or Finance Service Teams.
Our social care roles include Enablement Coordinators, Care Navigators and Adult Social Care Practitioners. Whilst most people stay in social care, there are great opportunities to progress your career or change your career pathway in our organisation, and work in alternative teams such as our Brokerage and Commissioning, Customer Services, Equipment Loan Service (GELS), or Finance Service Teams.
Yes you can! Whilst our roles’ qualifications vary, at a minimum you will need a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or be working towards completing one. If you’re not sure if you qualify for a role, please contact us for an informal chat by emailing us at ASCrecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Yes you can! Whilst our roles’ qualifications vary, at a minimum you will need a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or be working towards completing one. If you’re not sure if you qualify for a role, please contact us for an informal chat by emailing us at ASCrecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Volunteering, work placements or temporary roles will enable you to gain experience to build your experience. Please email our Work Experience Team at workexperience@gloucestershire.gov.uk, explore our volunteering opportunities or register with our Temporary Staffing Service to learn more about available opportunities!
Volunteering, work placements or temporary roles will enable you to gain experience to build your experience. Please email our Work Experience Team at workexperience@gloucestershire.gov.uk, explore our volunteering opportunities or register with our Temporary Staffing Service to learn more about available opportunities!