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16 Support Worker Blog posts

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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...
Career Pathways
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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.
Career Pathways
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.
Career Pathways
A Nurses.co.uk Guide to Social Care Jobs

A Nurses.co.uk Guide to Social Care Jobs

Opportunities in the Social Care sector are vast, covering different specialisms, work settings and pay scales with entry level at every level.
Career Pathways
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The Support Worker Salary & Pay Guide

A guide to Support Worker salaries & pay - average salary, how much you can expect to earn and differences between public and private sector pay rates.
Does abuse towards Support Workers really exist?

Does abuse towards Support Workers really exist?

Supporting the Supporters - how providing support to carers would benefit them when residents are aggressive.
Wellbeing
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Dave Maffia On His Job as a Support Worker

Dave Maffia explains what he loves about being a Support Worker, and what you can expect if you decide to pursue a career in care.
Career Development
Emma Allum on why she loves being an Activities Co-ordinator

Emma Allum on why she loves being an Activities Co-ordinator

Nobody wants to end up in a nursing home. But that’s where jobs like mine are important. We make the time go a little more pleasantly...
Opinion
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How to Qualify For And Find a Job as a Support Worker

Support Worker Miryam Clough discusses exactly what to consider, and how to succeed when looking at a career as a Support Worker
Career Pathways
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