Jobseekers and existing care professionals

Here we provide answers to some of your frequently asked questions about working in care and career development. If you have a further question for us, please use the contact form which is linked to below.

I don't have any qualifications or experience. Can I still apply?

Not all roles within adult social care need you to have qualifications and experience. What's more important is the life skills and personal values you bring to the role.

These are what make a great start for a care in adult social care. Training and support is available to enable development and progression. 

How do I find out about new jobs that become available in my area? 

You can find out about new jobs that become available in your area by creating a subscription account. You will be able to set your preferences for the types of jobs and locations you're interested in, and receive email updates. 

How do I find out about training and workshops that Norfolk Care Careers are running? 

You can find out about new training and workshops funded by Norfolk Care Careers by creating a subscription account. You can set your preferences for receiving email updates on training and workshops, as they become available. 

Do all jobs involve personal care? 

Adult social care is a broad sector with a variety of different roles and career pathways. Some roles will involve personal care but not all (eg marketing, HR, chef, maintenance, care coordinator).

There is an advanced filter option on the job search page to enable you to filter those jobs that do, and do not, involve personal care.  

What if I can't drive or don't have my own transport? 

Providing care to the community takes place in many different settings. If you're not able to drive, you could work in a residential setting or day centre where you'll be based at one location. If you do not own your own transport, but would like to work out in the community, you could look at using public transport - for local, accurate and real-time public transport information visit the Travel Norfolk website. 

Do employers offer sponsorship for overseas candidates? 

There are adult social care providers in Norfolk who are licensed to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship to overseas candidates, but this depends on their circumstances. There is an advanced filter option on the job search page to enable you to filter those jobs that do, and do not, offer a certificate of sponsorship. 

You can find detailed information about employers offering a sponsorship license in Norfolk and Waveney at the register of licensed sponsors.

I'm interested in having a mentor. How do I find out more about this? 

Whether you are a job seeker from another sector or an existing care professional, you can access mentoring support from one of our dedicated workforce mentors. Please complete this form and we will be in touch with you. 

Do you still have a question for us?

If you're a job seeker or existing care professional that has a question for us, please complete this form.