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What to do after a Social and Health care degree?

Compassionate persons with great interpersonal skills are needed in different health and social care jobs. This path may be perfect for you if you want to utilise your job to make a significant impact on people's lives.

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What to do after a Social and Health care degree?

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There are a variety of human service occupations available and they all give physical, emotional, and social assistance. Healthcare positions are primarily concerned with improving people's physical health, whereas social care focuses on assisting vulnerable individuals in the community to improve their quality of life.

To enhance the skills of youth in health and social care fields the government is managing different government-funded courses in health and social care after which you can choose a variety of career options in the field. We'll look at seven career options in this guide in social and health care.

1) Therapist (vocational)

Occupational therapists assist persons whose illness hinders them from performing daily tasks. Occupational therapists must be skilled at concern and communication. They'll need IT abilities to keep track of everything. You’ll normally take a level in occupational therapists that has been recognized by the HCPC to work as an occupational therapist. Volunteering or work experience that demonstrates that you have taken on a caring role will benefit you with your university application.

2) A Caregiver

Working as a caregiver may be both emotionally and physically taxing. You'll need to be capable of working independently and adequately managing your time. You'll require excellent listening skills as well as the ability to comprehend and follow various laws and procedures. To work as a caregiver, you don't need any qualifications. A large number of care professionals work in people's homes or residential facilities, making this one of the most important community-based care positions.


3) Worker in therapy

A rehab worker is a lesser-known different healthcare professional option. They assist those who have been sick or injured in becoming more self-sufficient. Workers in rehabilitation help people from all walks of life. Excellent communication skills, as well as a sensitive and sympathetic mindset, are required of rehab personnel. They are also capable of working under duress. To work as a rehabilitation professional, you don't necessarily need any qualifications.

4) Advisor

Advisors assist patients in overcoming obstacles in their lives. Counsellors assist clients in making positive adjustments and improving their mental health. Counsellors require transferable qualities such as the ability to implement clients at ease and excellent listening skills. To work as a counsellor, you don't need a degree.

5) Psychologist for health

People's awareness of and perspectives toward health are improved by health psychologists. They assist their patients in making beneficial mental and behavioural improvements. Health psychologists operate in a variety of contexts, including hospitals, government agencies, and universities. You'll require strong critical thinking and research skills for this position. A master's degree in clinical psychology is one of the requirements for becoming a health psychologist.

6) Worker in public care
Whenever it refers to social and health care careers, one of the most common choices is social work. Social workers assist individuals and families in leading better and more fulfilled lives. They enable people to remain free while keeping them safe. They assist people at different stages of their lives. Social workers need problem-solving abilities because they must advise people and find out what kind of aid they require. Social workers must also be able to operate well in a group setting. An education in social work recognized by the HCPC is required to practice as a social worker.

There are plenty of prospects for advancement, but it's also a rapidly expanding industry. A profession in health and social care provides long-term work opportunities, as well as opportunities for advancement and promotion. It is a constantly in-demand industry. There are numerous chances available to you unless you're the appropriate person, have the proper mindset, and have a higher degree.

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