Early Careers

Work experience

Our program is designed to provide young people with valuable insights into the care profession. It’s more than just shadowing, it's about experiencing the everyday rewards and challenges of care work, gaining hands-on experience, and understanding the vital role care plays in our society.

For many, this experience opens up a new career pathway – one that is both fulfilling and vital to our communities. We know that young people bring fresh ideas, energy, and a new perspective to the care sector. This work experience program is an opportunity for individuals  to see if care is the right career for them but also to understand how they can make a real difference. They’ll gain new skills, explore career pathways, and see how working together as a team can lead to great outcomes for residents.

Supported Work Placement

At Care UK we believe everyone deserves a chance to reach their full potential. That’s why we offer supported work placements – a unique opportunity for young people who often face many barriers to employment such as learning difficulties or disabilities. We offer supported work placements  to gain real-life experience in the world of work.

Our supported work placements provide a hands-on experience in a variety of roles. You’ll develop valuable skills in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, all while making a positive impact on the lives of those we care for.

For many young people, the supported work placement  opens doors to a new sense of purpose and belonging. With the right support and training, they gain confidence in their abilities and the skills they need to succeed in the workforce.

Work Placements

Our work placements give the opportunity to immerse individuals in the day-to-day operations of Care UK, from supporting residents with activities to assisting with care documentation. It’s a chance to see the positive impact social care has on individuals and the community.

We offer work placements in a variety of roles, typically supporting students as part of an educational programme such as T Levels.  From Finance to Care Assistant to HR to catering roles, we continue to support a wide variety of work placements to give young people not only an opportunity to experience the rewarding work care provides but also lifelong skills.

Open Doors

Our homes offer a two hour employer encounter whereby educational providers/schools and students, visit a Care UK home.

Visitors gain an insight to what it could be like to work at Care UK and receive an overview of careers, apprenticeships, development opportunities, a tour of the home and take part in a group work practical based activity.

These visits are a great way to meet Gatsby Benchmarks and increase visitors awareness of the careers and possibilities in the care sector. Suitable for all year 7 + (although this event particularly attracts year 9-11) mainstream and SEND Mild/Moderate needs.