Working in the Health and Social Care Sector in Cheshire and Warrington
Whether you’ve always wanted to work in the health sector or have never thought about it before, the huge range of careers in the sector will amaze you!
There are medical and non-medical careers available. You could work on the front line on a ward or never see a patient and still make a difference to people’s lives. From the person who manages the finances, to the medical staff on the wards, or the maintenance workers keeping the buildings safe and operational, and to the chef making superb meals for all, every single person contributes to these vital services.
The Health and Care sector is one of the largest employers of staff in the UK.
This page has been designed to walk you through the various steps when considering studying for a career within the Health & Care Sector and the routes available to you. You will be able to establish what role most suits your skills, experience, and ethics, navigate around the roles available and understand the application process and how to make a good impression.
Facts & Figures
55,554 jobs in Health and Social Care in Cheshire and Warrington
Source: Cheshire and Warrington LEP - Employer Demand for Labour and Skills in Cheshire and Warrington Report - October 2020
£23,906 average salary Health and Social Care in Cheshire and Warrington
Source: Cheshire and Warrington LEP - Employer Demand for Labour and Skills in Cheshire and Warrington Report - October 2020
Have you considered sharing your skills and knowledge by working in a further education college?
Further Education colleges offer a range of job opportunities and need more people with skills and knowledge to help them to train young people and adults so they can progress successfully into jobs. With opportunities on a full time or part time basis, a lecturer, assessor or demonstrator role could be the job you never knew you wanted until now! Use the buttons below to explore current opportunities in your areaSee below the video highlighting the fantastic facilities available at Warrington & Vale Royal College
Your transferable skills
You likely have a lot of employable skills which could be transferred to a variety of new occupations across different industries.