Adult social care roles
Regulated profession roles
Be registered with a regulated body to practice. They require relevant qualifications which might include an undergraduate degree, apprenticeship or diploma.
- Social worker
- Occupational therapist
- Registered Nurse
- Nursing Associate
- Complementary therapist
- Counsellor
- Physiotherapist
- Speech and Language Therapist
- Paramedic
- Podiatrist
- Art/Music/Drama Therapist
- Dietitian
Management roles
Be responsible for managing a small team or be the CEO of an organisation.
- Team leader/supervisor
- Manager
- Deputy/team manager
- Specialist coordinator
- Clinical Lead
- Unit Manager
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Direct care roles
Work with people who need care and support.
- Activities worker
- Care worker
- Personal Assistant
- Rehabilitation worker
- Shared lives worker
- Advocacy worker
Other social care support roles
Whatever your interests, there is a role in social care for you.
- Housing support officer
- Volunteer coordinator
- Social care prescriber
- Welfare rights officer
- Employment advisor
- Admin roles
- Trainer/assessor
Ancillary roles
These roles don’t involve direct care but are vital to the running of an organisation.
- Cook/kitchen assistant
- Housekeeper
- Driver/transport manager
- Maintenance
For more information see Skills for Care.
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