Caring. A job for everyday superheroes
You might not think of yourself as being different, but you could be really special. In fact, you could be a superhero.
For people who need the help of a carer it’s a touch of humour, a splash of positivity or a sprinkle of empathy that can transform their daily lives. These characteristics might come naturally to you, but to people receiving care they are a superpower.
If you’d like to make a difference, just by being you, a career in care could be the answer.
Become an everyday superhero and change someone’s life, every time you meet.
Working in care
If you’re looking for a career that fits around your own commitments and lifestyle, it doesn’t get much more rewarding than working in the care sector, giving help and support to those who need it.
You get to work with a huge variety of people, providing different types and levels of help and your workplace could be their home, a care home or out and about in East Riding. And you get to be a superhero, every working day.
A role for you
There’s a suitable job in care for everyone, because it’s attitude and personality that are the foundation to a successful career. The workforce is made up of all sorts of people and each and every one is welcome, because the only thing that matters is that you care – the qualifications and training can follow.
If you’re the kind of person who can see when someone needs a friendly smile, you can hear their unspoken words and you know when a reassuring hug is the answer, then there is a role for you.
It might be full time or part time, working in a private home or a care home, giving everyday help or specialist support.
Have a look at the roles available and hear people’s first-hand experiences – it could put you on the path to a new career… a new career as a superhero.
Care at home
You’d be supporting people in their own homes. Read more about the sorts of roles available…
Residential care
You’d be supporting people living in nursing / care homes. Read more about the sorts of roles available…
Social care
You’d be working in the community, in the council offices or in residential and care homes. Read more…
Next steps
If you want to see how your career might develop, or you’d like to hear from real people in real care jobs in East Riding, follow the links below. And if you know that career in care is the path for you, follow the link to advice, support and various job boards.
Upcoming events
What’s on in the care sector in East Riding.
Hiring event
9th September, 10am-4pm, Old School House, Beverley
