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Pak Lun Leung on His Support Worker Career Journey

Pak is a Senior Residential Support Worker based in the UK, dedicated to supporting children with disabilities. His career path is anything but traditional. After obtaining a Master’s in Architecture and practicing in Hong Kong, Pak realized his true calling lay elsewhere. He transitioned into teaching and eventually moved to the UK in 2022 with a mission to serve young...
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Support Worker Career Guide: How to Become a Support Worker in the UK

Develop your Support Worker career in the UK with this complete guide. Discover training & qualification routes, duties, salary, skills, progression, employers and more.
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My work with Vulnerable Children and Young People: A Q+A with Alison McMahon

Alison McMahon explores her work supporting vulnerable young people, detailing challenges, and providing advice for those interested in this area.
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The Complete Care Home Manager Career Guide

The Complete Care Home Manager Career Guide

What are the key elements of a Care Home Manager’s job? In this definitive guide we cover pay, CQC guidance, and expert career development advice.
My career pathway at Cygnet from support worker to clinical manager

My career pathway at Cygnet from support worker to clinical manager

Laura Williams, Clinical Manager at Delfryn House talks about what attracted her to working at Cygnet, how she has progressed from Support Worker to Clinical Manager, and the support she has received.
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My Career Pathway From Carer To Home Manager With HC-One

My Career Pathway From Carer To Home Manager With HC-One

Home Manager, Carrie Davies, outlines her career pathway and explains how her employer supported her journey, and nurtured her passion for Dementia Care.
My Career in Dementia Care, as a Home Manager with HC-One

My Career in Dementia Care, as a Home Manager with HC-One

Home Manager, Susan Watson, talks about her career in care, the challenges she faces, and gives her advice to others considering a role in care, particularly caring for those living with dementia.
What Now After Government Confirms £250m Cut From Social Care Funding?

What Now After Government Confirms £250m Cut From Social Care Funding?

How can the government justify cutting £250m from funding for social care, given the 165,000 vacancies that already exist in that sector?
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I Was A Teacher And Now I'm A Carer

I Was A Teacher And Now I'm A Carer

Jackie, now a Carer, describes why she decided to choose Caring over Teaching, and why she values this rewarding role.
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