Adult social care is about supporting people to live their best lives possible, whether it’s providing a bit of help to get back on their feet after a fall, supporting them to keep their independence and stay in their home, or providing full-time care if they need it. It’s about helping people to live the life they want to live, in the way they want to live it.
There are all sorts of different social care jobs in Portsmouth, supporting people with a wide range of different needs. Some don’t require any qualifications and train you on the job. Others have more specific requirements.
Some of the many social care roles you might find on offer in Portsmouth include:
- social work
- home care
- residential care
- working with people with a learning disability or sensory needs
- day centres
- occupational therapy
- activities worker
- community connector
- team leader or manager