Get started working in the care sector

Whether you’re looking for training, a new role or don’t know where to begin, there are lots of ways we can help you get started in the care sector.

Having the right caring qualities is just the start - we can teach you the rest. If you love helping others and want to make a real difference in someone's life, get in touch and we’ll help you to get started in care.

Learn the skills to work in care

Our Adult Skills and Community Learning service offers a care training programme, designed to help you take your first steps into a rewarding career in care. If you're looking for a new challenge, enjoy helping others, and want to learn more about working in care, this could be the perfect starting point for you.

Find out more about ways to learn the skills needed to work in care on the South Yorkshire Careers: NHS, Health and Care website.

Support to work in care if you're under 30

The King’s Trust helps young people under 30 to start work in health and social care. There's more opportunities than you might expect, including administration, healthcare, IT, cleaning, catering, facilities management, care work and much more.

We can help you find a role that suits you to start your career in care. We can support you with:

• job searching and applying for roles
• preparing for an interview
• access financial help for employment
• development of your skills with relevant training and learning
• a committed mentor to help throughout the process

If you've recently started a role in the NHS or with a care provider, we can support you in the first three months with:

• a dedicated mentor to help with your progress
• access to financial assistance for employment
• opportunities to develop your skills
• resilience techniques and stress management
• signposting support

Inspiration - hear from people we've helped

Joy's story

Joy is a team leader at Crossroads Caring for Carers who help people in their own homes. Hear about what working in care means to her.