What is the best job in the Public Health field?

If I study Health and Social care course, could this help me get a job in this field.?

• I am unemployed and want to change direction, so was thinking of health and social care course. What would be the chances of me finding employment in this field when I finish this ...show more

• Answer:

  Hello Health & social Care is an excellent choice. I have studied firstly an NC, then an HNC more recently an SVQIII. This opened a lot of career opportunities for me. And a chance to carry on to University It can be a mentally draining career with little thanks or rewards, however the challenges are full of highs. The people who receive care can take you very for granted. That can become a tad annoying! Whilst there is addiction etc you will never be out of a job for long. And the way things are going with people taking drugs trend, that can only result in poor mental health. There is always going to be old people or people with special needs too. However with all the training available competition is big now. And we all have to register soon with the SSSC.( I am from Scotland, things may be different in other Countries.) Which makes it more difficult because simply if you do not have a recognised qualification to register, then you cannot work in Social Care. So now would be the best time to start. Doing some Voluntary work is a good beginning. Also some paid sessional work where you can gain some practical experience prior to the theory work. Good luck whatever you decide:-)