{"id":14036,"date":"2022-08-30T11:15:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T01:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/?p=14036"},"modified":"2024-06-07T19:24:31","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T09:24:31","slug":"career-explorers-6-rewarding-roles-in-social-care-social-assistance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/career-explorers-6-rewarding-roles-in-social-care-social-assistance\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Explorers: 6 Rewarding Roles in Social Care & Social Assistance"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Social Work and Community Services industry<\/a> is one of the largest employing industries in Australia – and based on some of the recent employer partners we\u2019ve had join us, we agree it\u2019s definitely a growing sector!<\/p>\n

Working in social care and assistance often means dealing with vulnerable people experiencing poverty, discrimination, domestic violence or economic hardship. You\u2019ll usually work as part of a multidisciplinary team with other healthcare professionals and liaise closely with patients\u2019 families or carers.<\/p>\n

A career in social care and social assistance can be physically and emotionally demanding. You\u2019ll often be frontline helping people at their most vulnerable, but seeing that the care you have provided has improved health, recovery, or reduced suffering can be incredibly satisfying.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at six potential pathways you could explore.<\/p>\n

6 Rewarding Roles in Social Care & Social Assistance<\/strong><\/h4>\n
1. Aged Care Support Worker<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Aged Care Workers support older adults by assisting with daily activities and personal tasks to ensure they lead a proactive and healthy life within their capabilities.<\/p>\n

This includes providing support with eating, showering, dressing, tidying and cleaning. They may also help them with social activities and getting to and from various appointments as needed.<\/p>\n

Aged Care Workers can work from their client\u2019s home or within a residential care facility.<\/p>\n

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