{"id":6288,"date":"2026-04-09T13:53:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/?page_id=6288"},"modified":"2026-04-09T13:57:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:57:30","slug":"lothian-care-academy-lca-career-pathways-in-lothian","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/lothian-care-academy-lca-career-pathways-in-lothian\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Pathways in Lothian"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 64%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>This page provides information about various job roles, career opportunities and progression in Health and Social Care<\/strong>.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">This information is for guide purposes only to give you an overview about the sector and the skills required.  <\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/LCA-Titles-NEW-CARE-HOME-1024x724.png\" alt=\"Page title image. Words are - Career pathways in lothian - working together to deliver quality care. Care Home, Care at Home and NHS\" class=\"wp-image-7957 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/LCA-Titles-NEW-CARE-HOME-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/LCA-Titles-NEW-CARE-HOME-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/LCA-Titles-NEW-CARE-HOME-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/LCA-Titles-NEW-CARE-HOME-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/LCA-Titles-NEW-CARE-HOME-1520x1075.png 1520w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/LCA-Titles-NEW-CARE-HOME.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use this resource:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">This resource has been designed for both managers and staff.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">There are many ways this resource may be used, below are a couple of suggestions,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b4b4b8ef wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><strong>Staff &#8211; Existing or Prospective<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand some of the different roles in Health and Social care, including what skills and qualities are required to undertake the roles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To apply for jobs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To plan career progression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For professional development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For Continuous Professional Learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To understand different roles in the sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-standard-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><strong>Managers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"has-regular-font-size\">As part of ongoing personal development sessions or annual reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"has-regular-font-size\">As a tool for supervision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"has-regular-font-size\">As part of recruitment campaigns <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"has-regular-font-size\">As part of career conversations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>More detailed suggestions about how to use the resource can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/?page_id=9415\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/?page_id=9415\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Pathways User Guide<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);grid-template-columns:auto 20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-regular-font-size\">VIDEOS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">These three videos give you a sense about what it&#8217;s like to work in a variety of services<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-2-1024x724.png\" alt=\"a flying bumble bee\" class=\"wp-image-9419 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-2-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-2-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-2-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-2-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-2-1520x1075.png 1520w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-2.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lothian Care Academy - C@H Career Pathways Video\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/895814942?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Care at Home Service<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lothian Care Academy - Career Pathways (Care Homes)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/870998604?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Care Home with no Registered Nurses<\/strong><br>(also known as Residential Care Homes)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lothian Care Academy - Nursing Home Video\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/895815378?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Care Home with Nurses <br><\/strong>(also known as Nursing Homes)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b719d78c\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-3.png\" alt=\"a flying bumble bee\" class=\"wp-image-9432 size-full\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Interested in seeing more?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;grid-template-columns:auto 33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Click on the different buttons below to open  role descriptions, including information about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Outline of role<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Benefits of role<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Personal qualities and skills &#8211; why you would be good in the role<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Qualifications required to undertake role<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/19-1024x724.png\" alt=\"social care assistant graphic\" class=\"wp-image-9443 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/19-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/19-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/19-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/19-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/19-1520x1075.png 1520w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/19.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image.png\" alt=\"flying bumble bees\" class=\"wp-image-9411 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-768x543.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">The information for each sector is colour coded to help you navigate the pathway<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"has-regular-font-size\">RED &#8211; Care Home <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"has-regular-font-size\">YELLOW &#8211; Care at Home Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\" class=\"has-regular-font-size\">BLUE &#8211; NHS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><strong>Explore the pathway below for more information about specific roles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-2-1024x724.png\" alt=\"a flying bumble bee\" class=\"wp-image-9419 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-2-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-2-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-2-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-2-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-2-1520x1075.png 1520w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/image-2.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section caringcover gowide alignfull getwid-section-content-full-width\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-left-medium getwid-padding-right-medium getwid-margin-left-none getwid-margin-right-none\" style=\"min-height:550px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:0px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background has-background has-hazard-yellow-background-color\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/LCA-14.png');background-position:50% 51%\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-image\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/LCA-14.png\" alt=\"a diverging pathway across green grass\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Care-Assistant-2-Care-Home.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Care-A-CH-1024x724.png\" alt=\"Care Assistant - Care Home\" class=\"wp-image-7952\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:187px;height:132px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Care-A-CH-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Care-A-CH-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Care-A-CH-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Care-A-CH-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Care-A-CH-1520x1075.png 1520w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Care-A-CH.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/LCA-13-1-1024x724.png\" alt=\"Click on a role to see more information\" class=\"wp-image-6468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/LCA-13-1-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/LCA-13-1-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/LCA-13-1-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/LCA-13-1-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/LCA-13-1-1520x1075.png 1520w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/LCA-13-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Senior-Care-Assistant-2-Social-Care-Worker-Care-Home.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Senior-Care-CH-1024x724.png\" alt=\"Senior Care Assistant\/Social Care Worker - Care Home\" class=\"wp-image-7955\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:187px;height:132px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Senior-Care-CH-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Senior-Care-CH-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Senior-Care-CH-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Senior-Care-CH-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Senior-Care-CH-1520x1075.png 1520w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Senior-Care-CH.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Team-Leader-Senior-Social-Care-Worker-2-Care-Home.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Team-CH-1024x724.png\" alt=\"Team Leader\/Senior Social Care Worker - Care Home\" class=\"wp-image-7956\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:187px;height:132px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Team-CH-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Team-CH-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Team-CH-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Team-CH-1536x1086.png 1536w, 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href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Depute-Manager-Care-Home.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Depute-CH-1024x724.png\" alt=\"Depute Manager - Care Home\" class=\"wp-image-7953\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:187px;height:132px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Depute-CH-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Depute-CH-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Depute-CH-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Depute-CH-1536x1086.png 1536w, 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wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/10\/HSCW-NHS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/22-1024x724.png\" alt=\"Healthcare Support Worker (HSCW) Band 2 - NHS\" class=\"wp-image-6471\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:187px;height:132px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/22-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/22-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/22-768x543.png 768w, 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src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/18-1-1024x724.png\" alt=\"Healthcare Support Worker (HSCW) Band 2 - NHS\" class=\"wp-image-6348\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:187px;height:132px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/10\/Senior-HSCW-NHS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/23.png\" alt=\"Senior HealthCare Support Worker (HCSW) Band 3 - NHS\" class=\"wp-image-6349\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:187px;height:132px\" 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src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/10\/buisness-support-1024x724.png\" alt=\"Business Support - Care Home, Care at Home, NHS\" class=\"wp-image-7129\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:187px;height:132px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/10\/buisness-support-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/10\/buisness-support-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/10\/buisness-support-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/10\/buisness-support-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/10\/buisness-support-1520x1075.png 1520w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/10\/buisness-support.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/2-Team-Leader-Supervisor-Coordinator-Care-at-Home.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/19-1-1024x724.png\" alt=\"Team Leader\/Supervisor - Care at Home\" class=\"wp-image-6331\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:187px;height:132px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/2-Manager-Care-at-Home.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/20-1-1024x724.png\" alt=\"Manager - Care at Home\" class=\"wp-image-6332\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:187px;height:132px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2023\/05\/Nursing-Midwifery-Strategy-Plan-2023-2028.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/nursingandmidwifery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/123\/2023\/05\/Nursing-Midwifery-Strategy-Plan-2023-2028.pdf noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/NM-career-path-1024x724.png\" alt=\"Nursing &amp;amp; Midwifery Career Pathway graphic\" class=\"wp-image-9455\" style=\"width:188px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/NM-career-path-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/NM-career-path-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/NM-career-path-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/NM-career-path-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/NM-career-path-1520x1075.png 1520w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/NM-career-path.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/4-1024x724.png\" alt=\"bee flying to the right\" class=\"wp-image-6355\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4166666666666667;object-fit:cover;width:163px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/4-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/4-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/4-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/4-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/4-1520x1075.png 1520w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/4.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-colour-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-2748bf24374ce5071cbc2b1c17c19cd8\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">With grateful thanks to the four Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) who collaborated with Lothian Care Academy to develop this pathway.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">NEXT STEPS<br>If you\u2019re interested in applying for any of these roles you will find information on these websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For NHS Jobs please visit  please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.scot.nhs.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NHSScotland Jobs<\/a>, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Social Care Jobs visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobscotland.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">myjobscotland<\/a>and  <a href=\"https:\/\/findajob.dwp.gov.uk\/search\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/findajob.dwp.gov.uk\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find a Job DWP<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or  Care Home or Care at Home providers directly for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 23%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Good Luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any questions or suggestions please don&#8217;t hesitate to get in touch with us at <a href=\"loth.careacademy@nhs.scot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lothian Care Academy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/5-1024x724.png\" alt=\"Two large bees and one small bee flying together to the left\" class=\"wp-image-6356 size-full\" 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