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The health and social care sector is one of the largest employment sectors in Nottinghamshire and is expected to provide 3,300 additional jobs by 2014 - 1,350 of which will be in social care [1]. As well as new jobs, Nottinghamshire is expected to need around 9,000 workers to replace those who leave.
Workers in the Social Care industry in Nottinghamshire:
- Over 19,600 people are employed in the social care sector (2)
- Just over half (55%) of the workforce work part time and this is expected to increase
- Over 8 out of 10 (85%) of workers are female (3). Many childcare organisations would like to recruit more male workers.
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Number of people employed in the social care sector in Nottinghamshire | |
Area of Nottinghamshire | Number of workers |
Ashfield | 1,661 |
Bassetlaw | 1,752 |
Broxtowe | 1,227 |
Gedling | 1,368 |
Mansfield | 2,119 |
Newark and Sherwood | 2,473 |
Nottingham | 7,132 |
Rushcliffe | 1,896 |
Total | 19,627 |
Source: Annual Business Inquiry, 2005
See also Healthcare
Key employers in the Health and Social Care sectors:
Sure Start
Social services (Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council)
NHS and Primary Care trusts in local areas
Ashfield
Kingsmill NHS hospital
Broxtowe
Alliance Boots
EMT Healthcare
Mansfield
Mansfield Primary Healthcare Trust
Nottingham City
NHS Direct
Nottingham City PCT
Nottingham University Hospitals
Biocity
Medical Solutions
Rushcliffe
Nottinghamshire Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership
As of January, 2007
This list is just a guide – there are many more employers. Some organisations, especially the NHS advertise on their own websites.
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[2] Annual Business Inquiry 2005
[3] Annual Business Inquiry 2005
