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Working in the health or social care sector can be extremely rewarding. Health care can include caring for patients in a hospital, dentist, opticians, pharmacy and in people’s homes but there are also support roles which are essential to the day-to-day running of the health service.

Social care involves looking after people in different locations such as residential care or in their own home. There are opportunities to work with people with learning disabilities, physical abilities, mental health, and elderly people.

Take a look at the various links and job roles below to see what could be in store for you. 

  • Health and social care is one of the largest employment sectors across Norfolk and Suffolk with over 103,000 jobs
  • Adult social care is growing and the number of social care jobs will increase by 350,000 by 2020
  • There are around 150,000 full-time equivalent doctors, and over 300,000 nurses in the NHS

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CounsellorCare Worker Paramedic  Youth WorkerArt therapist • Midwife • Physiotherapist Nurse • Hematologist • Biomedical Scientist Occupational Therapist (For more, check out the Job Areas below)

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Apprentice Web Process Engineer with POLARSEAL TAPES AND CONVERSIONS LTD
Closing Date:
20th January 2024
Salary:
£10,982.40 a year
Location:
Saxmundham, Suffolk
PolarSeal offers the opportunity for the right individual to grow as a professional manufacturing operative within an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated for the value they add. The apprenticeship is a Level 2 in Lean Manufacturing in a sector....
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Business Administration Apprentice with Wickham Market Medical Centre
Closing Date:
20th January 2024
Salary:
£9,609.60 a year
Location:
Wickham Market, Suffolk
We are looking for an administrator to train up to become part of the Admin Team. Preparing medical reports, making reminder letters on the clinical system, and dealing with discharge summaries transmitted electronically from the hospitals. Interesting role co...
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Administration Apprentice with Orwell Housing Association Ltd
Closing Date:
21st December 2023
Salary:
£10,158.72 a year
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
This role supports the Repairs Team with its administration requirements and will develop the post holder’s understanding of the principles that underpin working in a responsive repair’s administrative environment.Closing date: 21 Dec 2023Apprenticeship summar...
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Did you know? (Small Change Grant)
The Mason Trust's 'Small Change' Grant provides small sums of money to help young people in Norfolk and Suffolk take that next step through education, training, work or along their chosen career path. This limited fund is designed to quickly make a differenc...
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Sustainable Careers
Sustainable careers are on the rise, providing individuals with opportunities to make a positive impact on the environment while recognising the importance of preserving our planet for future generations.
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Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship - CLARENCE HOUSE DAY NURSERIES LTD, ELY
Closing Date:
5th January 2024
Salary:
£10,982.40
Location:
Ely, Cambs
Employer description Clarence House is a friendly and supportive place to work and train. We are a premium nursery group that provides quality childcare throughout Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire. Our passionate and experienced childcare tea...
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