Hear from Jim Thomas from Skills for Care about building a career in  Social Care!

Chapters

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:45 Jim Thomas intro
• 02:15 What is social care?
• 04:01 What skills do you need to work in social care?
• 07:26 What type of care services are available in this sector?
• 09:14 What are your daily responsibilities?
• 10:42 How have you seen your sector change since starting your career?
• 12:51 What route did you take to get to where you are now?
• 14:42 How has working in social care enhanced your life?
• 15:58 How has Covid-19 Impacted your industry, and how has it changed your role?
• 20:31 Why is the kickstart scheme important in the health and social care sector?
• 22:26 What transferable skills can you take from social care?
• 24:05 What are the opportunities available for progression and development within this sector?
• 30:01 Do you need a degree to work in social care?
• 33:03 What tip would you give to someone who is wanting to start a career in social care?
• 34:24 Outro