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Who works in the health and social care?

Doctors
Working as a doctor is one of the most fulfilling careers to have as you are the main priority
towards dealing with someone’s health.Doctors have a lot of responsibilities, from diagnosing
minor symptoms to developing treatment regimens for chronic illnesses and life-threatening
disorders. They are the backbones of all healthcare systems since they work on the front lines,
caring to people's immediate medical needs.
Doctors are responsible for more than just treating patients.
Qualifications needed:
 5 year degree within medicine
 2-3 years of core medical training
 Grade 7-9 in sciences
Doctors can be found within accident and emergency, hospitals and also surgeries.
Salaries:
 Doctors in training £39k-£53k
 Specialist doctors £95k-£77k
Usually doctors are attending to patients in need of care to be exact those that are above another
level to training doctors.

Nurse/midwife
Entry requirements for nursing degree courses vary because each university sets its own entry
criteria, but you are likely to need at least two (usually three) A-levels or equivalent qualifications
at level 3, plus supporting GCSEs including English, maths and a science.
A midwife specialises with women who are in labour or about to take on childbirth. Nurses plan
and provide medical and nursing care to patients in hospital, at home or in other settings who are
suffering from chronic or acute physical or mental ill health.
Salaries
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The starting salary for newly qualified midwives is Band 5, which is £24,907. Then you can go up to
Band 6, which has a range of £31,365 to £37,890. Salaries range from £38,890 to £44,503 for Band
7, where you'll be working at a higher level, such as managing a team.
Usually midwifes would help support mothers who are about to birth a child during their day or
check up on the health of the baby as-well.
Properly qualified nurses start at £24,907 per year and work their way up to £30,615 per year on
Band 5. With experience, pay for occupations like senior nurse on Band 6 rise to £31,365 to
£37,890
Nurses remain on making sure medications that have been prescribed by doctors are taken or the
routine blood test, blood pressure or any weight or height change of the sort is done or noted
down.

Health care assistants

 Healthcare assistants perform a variety of tasks to care for, support, and advise patients
and their families under the supervision and guidance of experienced nursing personnel
Among the responsibilities that may be assigned to health care assistants on a day to day
basis:
 assisting patients with their physical comfort, such as washing their hands and emptying
bedpans
 cleaning and tidying departments, such as cleaning equipment and making and changing
beds
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 fundamental observations such as blood pressure and temperature are taken and
recorded
 assisting patients with eating and moving about if they have mobility issues Patients
should be listened to and talked to.
Qualifications:
There isn’t a set entry requirement however the key thing needed to have as a health care
assistant is good literacy and good numeracy
Who do they work with?
 Doctors
 Midwifes
 Patients
Salaries
The median monthly wage for a Healthcare Assistant is likely to be between £18,000 and
£21,000. The NHS employs the majority of Healthcare Assistants, with pay starting at
slightly over £18,000 per year.

Care assistants/ care managers

As a care assistant the profession entails assisting clients with immediate requirements such as
washing, clothing, and maintaining personal hygiene, as well as basic day-to-day or
administrative duties such as house rent and usual appliances that require a month paid bill.
Junior Care Assistants are frequently paid less than the national minimum wage, with hourly rates
of £6-£7 and yearly incomes of roughly £11,000 being usual.Health board care roles typically pay
£12,000 to £14,000 per year, but with experience and credentials, you can earn between £18,000
and £21,000 per year

Health care assistants would need a medical check, CRB clearance, and a valid driver's licence (if
you're applying for visiting home care assistant positions). Basic induction training in health and
safety, cleanliness, and lifting methods will be provided in most local government jobs. Many
employers would encourage you to pursue qualifications like the National Vocational
Qualifications in Health and Social Care (NVQ levels 2 and 3).
Usually they are mostly found in care homes for older people who may need more support
systems.

As a care manager, you'll be in charge of all areas of the care setting's day-to-day operations,
including staff recruitment and management, budget management, and ensuring that the quality
of the services offered satisfies national care standards.
Requirements for a Care Manager:
 A bachelor's degree in social sciences, social work, nursing, or a closely related discipline
is required.
 2+ years of experience working in public health or a similar profession is required. Case
management experience of at least one year.
 A registered nurse's (RN) licence is required.
Care managers' salaries vary depending on the function and service, however they can range from
£25,500 to £37,000. Care managers with a lot of experience might earn more than £45,000 a year.
Senior managers can earn up to £70,000 in specific situations.
Usually care mangers are found within private residential care homes and nursing homes.

Social workers/support workers

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Individuals and their families are supported by social workers during tough times, and vulnerable
people, such as children and adults, are protected from danger. Their job is to aid in the
improvement of people's lives. They function as advisers and advocates while maintaining
professional connections.
A bachelor's degree in social work (BA) or a master's degree in social work is required for social
workers. A master's degree is a two-year postgraduate education for persons who already have a
bachelor's degree in another field.
Salaries
 Average salary = £30,000

 Average starting = £25,000

 NHS starting = £32,306

 With experience = £40,000

 Lead practitioner = £45,000+

Most of the time social workers will come over to support your situations or in other cases you
would be invited over to a office.

A support worker is someone who monitors people's well-being on a daily basis. They assist people
with various physical limitations and mental health problems in becoming more self-sufficient and
achieving their full potential by offering both physical and emotional support.
Qualifications
Employers will look for expertise dealing with children, adolescents, and their families. a level 3
qualification in childcare, social work, social care, counselling, youth work, or education is
required.
Salaries
The average salary for people who work as Support Worker is £19,000.

Occupational therapists

Occupational therapy is a type of therapy that helps people whose health hinders them from doing
the things they enjoy. An occupational therapist in the day to day basis will help you discover your
strengths and challenges in daily living, such as dressing or getting to the store.
Qualifications

Two or three A levels, as well as five GCSEs (grades A-C) in English language, math, and science,
are commonly required to enrol in a full-time occupational therapy degree programme. You may
also be able to enrol in a course if you have the following qualifications: BTEC, HND, or HNC in
biological science that incorporates important vocational qualifications similar Scottish or Irish
credentials in science-based access courses
Salaries
(REFERENCE) following information is from prospects.ac.uk and states that:

Salaries for occupational therapists working in the NHS start at Band 5 of the NHS Agenda for
Change (AfC) Pay Rates (£24,907 to £30,615).
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Salaries for specialist occupational therapists range from £31,365 to £37,890 (Band 6) and
advanced/highly specialist occupational therapists can earn £38,890 to £44,503 (Band 7).
At consultant level you can typically earn between £45,753 and £62,001 (Bands 8a and 8b).

Where can you find an occupational therapist?

Locally you can find yourself a occupational therapist through you GP.
Youth workers

You'll set up, organise, and execute community programmes for young people aged 11 to 25 as a
youth worker. You'll help them explore and comprehend their ideas, values, and beliefs through
these programmes, while also boosting their confidence and life skills so they may successfully
move to adulthood.
Qualifications
Five GCSEs (A-C) in math, English, and science, as well as two A levels, are required to enrol in a
related degree programme. There are no specific topics that are necessary, however psychology,
sociology, and law are all relevant. For this job, a level 3 course in health and social care would be
useful.
Salaries
Based on 11 salaries, an entry-level Youth Worker with less than 1 year of experience can expect
to earn an average total salary of £19,460 (including tips, bonus, and overtime pay). Based on 147
salaries, an early career Youth Worker with 1-4 years of experience makes an average total
compensation of £20,923.
Where can you find a youth worker?
Youth workers are employed in the public sector through local authority provision or via public
sector organisations and charities.