Would it surprise you to learn that 1.45 million people in the UK work in the care sector? And that the number is growing every year? Over the years we’ve transformed how society looks after the elderly and vulnerable. We don’t lock people up in institutions for decades any more, or keep them in hospital when they get older. People live at home, or go into residential care instead. They also need an army of care workers to look after their needs. As more of us live longer, the need for carers just keeps growing. If you’ve ever thought about a job in the industry, here’s what you need to know about the care sector and DBS checks.
