In The Workplace: Health and Social Care

Product Description

The In The Workplace series gives young people an insiders' view of how their studies relate to the world of work. Each title offers an overview of the range of key jobs within a particular industry and highlights typical training, qualities and skills demanded by employers. The books include personal diaries from real people, with firsthand accounts of the pluses and minuses of various roles in the workplace.
The health and social care sector is a vital part of a community's infrastructure, dealing with the real issues of life, from birth to death. This book describes ways to find work in this rewarding area, together with lists of the most important aspects of jobs in the field. It offers guidance for matching the reader's personality, skills and interests to possible future employment in health and social care. It gives details of specific jobs such as midwife, general practitioner, counsellor, pharmacist and social worker, and describes long-term career paths and wider opportunities.