Care workers help vulnerable people manage their daily activities and live as independently as possible.
There are different specialism within social work. The most commonly known are children and family social workers who protect vulnerable children, young people and adults from harm or abuse. They also support people to live independently.
Youth workers guide and support young people aged between eleven and twenty-five. They organise activities to help the young persons personal and social development.
Housing officers give housing advice to individuals and families within the community.
Volunteer coordinators manage, recruit, train and retain an organisations volunteers
Welfare officers provide confidential advise to clients about available social security benefits.
Aromatherapists recommend and administer essential oils to help improve their clients emotional well-being and relieve everyday stresses.
Medical herbalists use plants and herbal remedies to help improve their clients health and well-being.
Fitness instructors organise and deliver exercise programmes to improve peoples health and fitness.
Massage therapists treat individuals by manipulating soft tissue (muscle) to relieve pain, increase circulation and aid relaxation. There are a variety of massage styles and techniques.