Information about the Social Care Sector

Did you know …?     ■ In 2015, there were 1.55 million jobs in the adult social care sector, across 19,300 organisations. You can read more about the sector, including data from your local area, in our Size and structure of the adult social care sector report. ■ We have more than 800 social care workers across England who are I Care...Ambassadors. They can come and talk to your students about what it's like to work in social care. Search for an ambassador in your area to come and inspire your students. ■ Social care is the largest Apprenticeship framework, with 87,000 people doing a social care Apprenticeship in 2014/15. This was 32% more than the year before, and continues to grow. ■ Care Management and Leadership is the most popular Higher Apprenticeship (43% of all Higher Apprenticeships). You can read our evaluation of Apprenticeships in adult social care 2014/15 to find out more. ■ There are lots of different roles in social care, depending on who your students would like to work with, and their qualifications and experience. Visit ‘Job types available’ on Think Care Careers website to find information about the different job roles, and what skills, experience and qualifications you need. ■ Social care is a very rewarding role.   ■ 96% of social care workers felt they really made a difference ■ 99% of social care workers agreed that they like to feel they help people ■ 88% of social care workers said they were happy in their job We have lots of case studies of social care workers talking about what they do and why they love their role.                         How can we help       We have lots of information to help you promote careers in social care.   Think Care Careers   Request leaflets   Labour market intelligence   I Care... Ambassadors