Working in health and social care comes with a social stigmatism. Many people think working in this industry only presents constant challenges and has very little job satisfaction.
But that is far from the truth.
Having a career in health and social care is by far one of the most rewarding careers out there. Yes, you will encounter challenges and some will be more difficult. But if you get motivated by putting your efforts into helping people, then this is the right career path for you.
We at
The Learning Centre can help you take your first step towards a rewarding career in health and social care. We can help you achieve the necessary qualifications that equips you with the required experience and skills to work in this sector.
Plus, the great thing about The Learning Centre is that all of our health and social care courses are distance learning courses. Meaning, you can learn at your own pace and in your own time. And help is only a click away.
But if you're still at crossroads about pursuing a career in this industry, then why don't we tackle the all too common myths.
1. Low Salary
This is a fairly common misconception. A lot of people think working in the health and social care have a low salary. This is completely false. Let's take a look at the expected earnings per level of qualification attained:
•A qualified Level 2 social care/support worker is expected to earn a minimum of £15,000 per annum
•A holder of a Level 3 diploma would expect to become either a team leader or senior staff member and earn a minimum of £22,000 per annum
•A holder of a Level 5 diploma qualifies you to take a position in management with expected earnings from £33,000 to £50,000.
Working in health and social care is just like any other career. The more willing you are to work hard and learn, the greater the rewards.
2. Poor Job Satisfaction
It is true to say that health and social care is not for everyone. And this is where you have to ask yourself what motivates you. If you're motivated by earning money and buying fancy things, then this career path is not for you.
Working in health and social care requires you to be a genuine people person. And if you're interested in the well-being of a person you're looking after then you're guaranteed job satisfaction.
Just think about the influence you'll have on society and to those who are extremely vulnerable. Wouldn't it be a great feeling to see a person overcome their own challenges whilst you're supporting them?
So before you consider a career in this field, you really need to find out what motivates you. If you take pride in making a difference to people's lives, then this might be the best career choice for you.
3. It is Hard Work and Your Needs Are Not Met
A career in health and social care is about caring for people. But unfortunately, not everyone thinks like that. Many people believe that health and social care is only about putting other people's needs before your own. Some even go as far to believe that your own needs are never met.
Again, this is not the case.
The qualifications that we provide at The Learning Station ensure that you're able to provide a healthy and safe environment for both yourself and your patients. Even though our courses are distance learning, all the assessments are work-placed assignments. Meaning you are getting hands-on experience.
We know the health and social care sector is extremely challenging. Especially when it comes to dealing with vulnerable people like the elderly, people with special needs or those who have a physical disability. So we ensure you get the right training that teaches you how to look after both your patients and yourself.
Learn Health and Social Care with The Learning Station
The Learning Station has helped many individuals pursue their careers goals of getting into health and social care in the Haringey area.
To book yourself on to one of our courses, you can either
register online or you can give us a call on 0845 026 8402. If you have any queries, you can send us an email on
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