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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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Did You Know?
There are 105 GP practices in Norfolk and Waveney.

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University Technical College Norfolk (UTCN)
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Overview Video - Purely Care, Norwich
Norfolk Care Careers
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Adult social care: Got what it takes?
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH)
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Samantha Smith - Staff Nurse in Gastroenterology
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Mentoring and job search help in and around Diss
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Speak to over 30 employers & training providers about apprenticeship opportunities.
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Apprenticeships Spotlight 14/05/2025
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We have searched the National Apprenticeship Service Find an Apprenticeship page and picked a few interesting vacancies from across Norfolk to share with you!
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Skills for Life Bootcamp in Agile Project Management
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23rd June 2025
Unlock your career potential with this free, expert-led Skills Bootcamp in Project Management, funded by the Skills for Life initiative. Gain essential skills in Project Management and Agile methodologies over 6 weeks.
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Support Worker - Suffolk Independent Living
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Closing Date:
30th May 2025
Salary:
£13.50 AN HOUR
Location:
Kesgrave, Ipswich,, Suffolk
Employer description Suffolk Independent Living has been established since 2007, and is part of the Norfolk Coalition of Disabled People (which trades as Equal Lives). We are a small, friendly, office-based team, and we have a great deal of experience in advis...
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Qualified Childcare Practitioner - Little Willows
Closing Date:
31st July 2025
Salary:
Above minimum wage
Location:
Fornham St Genevieve Bury St Edmunds,, Suffolk
Employer description Nestled in the beautiful Suffolk countryside, Little Willows Childcare was founded on the belief that every child deserves a place where they feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore. Our ethos is deeply rooted in compassion, respect, cu...
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