Residential care roles
Residential care services include care homes, nursing homes, and specialist care units. Care professionals in residential settings are responsible for supporting people with complex health and social care needs to live safe and meaningful lives. This type of care role usually involves working as part of a team of professionals.
Explore the local case studies below to find out what it is like to work in residential care.
Residential care professional
Watch this video to learn what it is like to work in a residential care home and why Judith loves her role.
Residential support professional
Watch this video to learn about David's career journey so far and what his current role involves.
Residential care registered manager
Read Nilannie's story to learn how she became a residential care manager and what her day-to-day role involves.
Senior residential care professional
Read Jack's story to learn how he got his first job in social care and what inspires him to progress in his residential care career.
Senior manager and dementia lead
Read this interview with Jasmine to learn how she progressed from her first job in care as a casual shift worker to a senior manager position.
Registered manager
Chris manages a home that specialises in caring for people with sight loss, and people living with dementia. Watch the interview to discover his career journey.
Residential care team leader
Read Millie's story to learn what inspired her to work in social care and how she has progressed into her team leader role.
Dementia Care Mapper
Read Ben's story to find out what the role of a dementia care mapper is, and how he progressed into the role.
Activities coordinator
Do you love being creative? Are you passionate about promoting health and wellbeing? Watch our interview with Nina to find out about the role of an activities coordinator.
Senior management
Watch our interview with regional support manager Connor and registered manager Ryan to find out what it is like to be a manager in social care.
Nursing careers in adult social care
Did you know that there are around 36,000 nurses working in adult social care? Watch this video to meet some of them and find out where a nursing career could take you.
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