Find out how you can make a difference
Published: 5 April 2022
The event on 25 April at the Isle of Wight College is open to everyone and is an opportunity for people who may be interested in care work to speak to local care providers and people who are working in frontline caring roles about job opportunities.
Councillor Karl Love, Cabinet member for adult social care, said: "COVID has put immense strain on an already stretched social care system, with the impacts being felt across the country as well as the Island.
"A career in social care is rewarding and inspiring. As part of our ongoing response to the pandemic and to the continuing needs of our ageing and vulnerable population, we are telling all potential jobseekers that they can make a difference by applying for our vital social care roles.
"You may have some experience of working in care or you may be completely new to caring — there are a range of job levels available, flexible working hours, full training and support and plenty of opportunities for progression to senior roles including managerial positions."
During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to:
• meet local care employers and discover various types of care roles;
• listen to first-hand experiences from care workers;
• review and update their current CV;
• discuss training courses and options available with local training providers;
• sign up to a free three-day course on social care with guaranteed interviews for vacant roles.
The role of a care worker is so valuable.
Our local care and support workers help people to live the life they chose. By providing support with everyday tasks such as washing and dressing, preparing food, supporting with medication, housework, laundry and shopping, a care worker helps a person to remain as independent as possible in their own home and community.
Care workers may also help, pay bills and write letters, or support families to get used to new caring responsibilities. The role is varied but very rewarding.
Angela has worked in care since she was 18 and currently works in the council's outreach team.
She said: "I love caring because of the fulfilment I get from it. I love interacting with other people, I love the fact it is so person centred.
"I don't think there's many jobs out there that you get such a rewarding feeling as we do at the end of the day when you go home and you know you've made that difference. It is so rewarding."
Veronica has worked as a carer for more than 30 years and currently works as a support worker at the council.
She said: "You do feel that you're helping somebody, that you're giving them some feeling of independence. You can actually see their confidence build.
"I enjoy talking to people, I enjoy the interaction with all the different people that you see and you can have a bit of a laugh and banter with some of them."
Find out how you can make a difference by attending the adult social career event between 10am and 1pm. Turn up on the day or book in advance by calling (01983) 821000 ext 5971 or ext 6105.
Councillor Karl Love, Cabinet member for adult social care, said: "COVID has put immense strain on an already stretched social care system, with the impacts being felt across the country as well as the Island.
"A career in social care is rewarding and inspiring. As part of our ongoing response to the pandemic and to the continuing needs of our ageing and vulnerable population, we are telling all potential jobseekers that they can make a difference by applying for our vital social care roles.
"You may have some experience of working in care or you may be completely new to caring — there are a range of job levels available, flexible working hours, full training and support and plenty of opportunities for progression to senior roles including managerial positions."
During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to:
• meet local care employers and discover various types of care roles;
• listen to first-hand experiences from care workers;
• review and update their current CV;
• discuss training courses and options available with local training providers;
• sign up to a free three-day course on social care with guaranteed interviews for vacant roles.
The role of a care worker is so valuable.
Our local care and support workers help people to live the life they chose. By providing support with everyday tasks such as washing and dressing, preparing food, supporting with medication, housework, laundry and shopping, a care worker helps a person to remain as independent as possible in their own home and community.
Care workers may also help, pay bills and write letters, or support families to get used to new caring responsibilities. The role is varied but very rewarding.
Angela has worked in care since she was 18 and currently works in the council's outreach team.
She said: "I love caring because of the fulfilment I get from it. I love interacting with other people, I love the fact it is so person centred.
"I don't think there's many jobs out there that you get such a rewarding feeling as we do at the end of the day when you go home and you know you've made that difference. It is so rewarding."
Veronica has worked as a carer for more than 30 years and currently works as a support worker at the council.
She said: "You do feel that you're helping somebody, that you're giving them some feeling of independence. You can actually see their confidence build.
"I enjoy talking to people, I enjoy the interaction with all the different people that you see and you can have a bit of a laugh and banter with some of them."
Find out how you can make a difference by attending the adult social career event between 10am and 1pm. Turn up on the day or book in advance by calling (01983) 821000 ext 5971 or ext 6105.
