How to become a careers adviser
- Published: September 16th, 2010
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As a careers adviser you would support people who need to make decisions about their education, training and work options. You could help clients with any of the following issues: assessing their abilities, interests and achievements finding learning and work opportunities using careers information and resources making choices which are
How to become a care home advocate
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As a care home advocate, you would help residents in care homes to understand, and take control of, the decisions which affect their lives. The most important part of your work would be to make sure residents’ views and wishes are heard, and that those responsible for their care do
How to become a care assistant
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As a care assistant, care worker or social care worker, you would provide practical help with daily activities to people with a range of difficulties. You could work with children, people with physical or learning disabilities, older people or families. You could work with clients in their own homes, in
How to become a british sign language interpreter
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British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters help deaf and hearing people to communicate with one another. As a BSL interpreter your work would include: making preparations before an assignment – searching for specialist vocabulary and finding out about the subject and the people involved listening carefully to, or watching, what is
How to become an art therapist
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Art therapists use art as a way of helping people to express difficult thoughts and feelings through creative activities. As an art therapist, you would not teach art and your clients would not need any artistic skills. Instead, you would encourage them to experiment with art techniques and materials like
How to become an accommodation warden
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Accommodation wardens (or residential wardens) manage the day-to-day running of services such as sheltered housing, rehabilitation centres, youth hostels and student residences. This job often involves looking after both the building and its residents. As an accommodation warden your duties could include: overseeing catering, cleaning and maintenance staff responding to
How to become a childcare inspector
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As a childcare inspector, you would monitor the quality of childcare provision for children from birth to eight years, including crèches, childminders, out of school care and local authority or privately owned nurseries. You would work as part of a team of inspectors, making sure that childcare services meet national
How to become a community transport driver
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Community transport is a local service for people who cannot easily use other forms of transport, for example the elderly, disabled and schoolchildren. As a community transport driver, it would be your job to transport passengers door-to-door, similar to a taxi service, or work on regular services like school runs.
How to become a community nursery nurse
Community nursery nurses provide services aimed at improving the health and well-being of families with children up to the age of eight. As a community nursery nurse, you would first work closely with a health visitor to assess a family’s care needs. You would then work with the family, following
How to become a community development worker
- Published: September 16th, 2010
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As a community development worker, you would help people to improve the quality of life in their local area. You would work closely with individuals, families and groups in socially or financially deprived areas. You would provide leadership, set goals and bring local people together to make changes and tackle social inequality, as well as helping people develop the skills