With plenty of entry routes into social care, which one is best for you?

Once you’ve gained the qualifications you need at further education level, you have a choice about how you can continue on the pathway to becoming a social care professional. It’s entirely up to you which option you choose, and it depends on your interests, needs, and preferences. Social care encompasses many different careers - if you’re interested in becoming a registered professional, we’d recommend that you also look at the nursing, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy pathways. To find out more about each pathway and see which one will be relevant to you, click on the one that interests you most.