Question 1

Residential support What can I do if I'd like to work as a residential support worker but have no experience?

Wren Last updated by Lilian: 08-May-2017

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**Lilian**: · Answer

Have you got any voluntary experience in the social work and care sector?

**Wren**: · Answer

I’ve worked as a monitor at a summer camp for children at risk of social exclusion a couple of summers… I’ve also done the odd visit to a nursing home over the Christmas holidays, it cheered them a lot. My hope in fact is that these experiences help me get a job. Can they help although they’re not formal jobs as such?

**Lilian**: · Answer

they can help a lot, of course. Now, don’t mind my asking you, but are you sure that this is your thing? I’m asking because caring jobs are vocational and if it’s not your thing they can be tough on you and even worse, on those in need of care.

**Wren**: · Answer

don’t worry I understand what you mean, I definitely see it’s my thing, time just flies when I’ve done it and at the end of the day I feel really alive and happy –it sounds a bit cheesy but I can’t think of a better way to explain it.

**Lilian**: · Answer

ah well then, in that case you know what you’re talking about. With experience you can definitely give it a go.

**Wren**: · Answer

But can I if I have no certification?

**Lilian**: · Answer

You could take a social care course at college, not it’s not indispensable. In any case, you do need English and maths skills.

**Lilian**: · Answer

You also need clearance from the DBS

**Wren**: · Answer

Than you for your time Lilian. I also have a driving license, which is probably a plus.

**Lilian**: · Answer

sure! Btw, if you’re looking to work in children’s homes, you must remember that there’s an age issue, I think that there’s a minimum age restriction of 23 years

Question 2

My dream job If you could choose a dream job whether it be in your current field or something else what would it be?

JobisJob Last updated by Sheryl Chambers: 01-Mar-2016

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**Sheryl Chambers**: · Answer

My ideal job I would love to work in the hospital or work with people with disability I would love the opportunity to do what I do best with ottemost respect and love.