56 Career Pathways Blog posts

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...

Develop your Support Worker career in the UK with this complete guide. Discover training & qualification routes, duties, salary, skills, progression, employers and more.

Alison McMahon explores her work supporting vulnerable young people, detailing challenges, and providing advice for those interested in this area.

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.

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

Opportunities in the Social Care sector are vast, covering different specialisms, work settings and pay scales with entry level at every level.

Zuva talks us through roles in Community Care and explains how they work in relation to patient care.

Emma Barnes gives us an insight into the world of home care and answers the questions you never knew you had.

Drawing from her own experience, Alison describes the process of becoming a Live-In Carer, outlining what the role entails, salary expectations and how you can find the right role for you.