Why More People Are Switching to Social Care in 2025
Across Yeovil and Sherborne, a growing number of people are rethinking their careers and choosing social care.
Career change to care
Across Yeovil and Sherborne, a growing number of people are rethinking their careers and choosing social care. With an increasing focus on purpose, flexibility, and community impact, local residents are finding that a career in care provides all this and more. Many have moved from hospitality, retail, or customer service to care, discovering a sense of purpose, stability, and a chance to genuinely make a difference every day.
From Hospitality to Helping at home: A Local Trend
It’s not just a national shift—right here in Yeovil, Sherborne and surrounding areas, we’re seeing people from diverse backgrounds make the switch to social care. For many, the post-Covid period has been a time of reflection. Job security, meaningful work, and personal connections have become priorities. Social care offers all three—along with the chance to work close to home. We’ve seen team members who moved from being baristas, retail assistants, and hotel staff to becoming confident, compassionate Care Professionals. They bring their own unique strengths and stories, which enrich our team.
Transferable Skills We Love in Our Local Team
You might be surprised how your existing skills transfer to a care role. Whether you’ve managed a busy café, handled customer complaints, or worked as a receptionist, these experiences build valuable skills like communication, empathy, patience, and problem-solving—skills we value greatly in our team. And beyond skills, it’s the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives that our Care Professionals find most rewarding.
Training in the Heart of Somerset
One of the biggest concerns for career changers is training. At Home Instead Yeovil, Sherborne and Bridport, we offer full training and ongoing support, starting with a comprehensive induction and shadowing experienced Care Professionals. “I joined with no experience. The support and shadowing gave me confidence fast,” says Claire, one of our Care Pros based in Yeovil. Our training doesn’t just prepare you—it sets you up for a meaningful, rewarding career.
Room for Growth & Development
At Home Instead Yeovil, we offer clear pathways for career progression. Whether you’re starting with no experience or looking to advance your skills, we provide training -including City and Guilds accredited dementia training, ongoing support, and opportunities to grow within the team. A good percentage of our key players have started their career as a care professional and now landed in senior roles. We also support with NVQ’s to help open more avenues for career progression.
If you’re considering a change, now is the perfect time. At Home Instead Taunton, we offer flexible hours, thorough training, and a supportive team that feels like family. Our inclusive and respectful culture ensures everyone feels valued, regardless of their age or background. As Anne, a Care Professional and former nurse, puts it:
“I have been so impressed, having experienced ageism in previous organisations, that the workforce at Home Instead seem to be equally valued for their contribution regardless of age or experience. I am learning a great deal from the younger members of the team as well as those, like myself with a few more decades of life skills!”
Ready to start your journey? Get in touch today and take the first step towards a truly rewarding career.
Areas we cover
Yeovil, Bridport, Sherborne, Crewkerne, Weston, Martock, Somerton, Langport, Eastfield, Castle Cary, Bruton, South Petherton, Beaminster, Milborne Port and surrounding areas.
DT6 3, TA18 7, TA12 6, BA22 9, TA14 6, DT6 6, TA11 7, TA11 6, BA21 3, DT9 6, DT6 5, TA10 0, BA22 8, BA7 7, DT9 5, DT6 4, DT2 0, BA21 4, TA17 8, DT8 3, BA22 7, TA10 9, TA13 5, BA10 0, BA9 8, TA15 6, DT9 3, BA20 2, BA21 5, BA20 1, TA16 5, DT9 4, TA18 8
Office Address: Somerset Yeovil Innovation Centre, Barracks Close,
Copse Road, Yeovil,
Somerset – BA22 8RN
Phone: 01935 577030