Job Descriptions

Care home advocates make sure the views and wishes of residents in care homes are heard.;

Care home managers are responsible for the leadership and day-to-day running of residential care homes.;

Animal care workers look after animals in places like kennels, rescue centres and sanctuaries.;

Homeopaths believe that you can use homeopathic remedies to stimulate the body to heal itself.;

Caretakers look after buildings like schools, community centres and flats, keeping them secure, clean and well-maintained.;

Critical care technologists (CCTs) make sure equipment used in the care of critically ill patients is safe and effective.;

Careers advisers help people make decisions about their education, training and work options.;

Ambulance care assistants take patients to and from hospital for appointments.;

Care workers help vulnerable people to manage their daily activities and to live as independently as possible.;

Emergency care assistants drive ambulances under emergency conditions and support paramedics.;

Healthcare assistants look after patients in hospitals or in patients’ own homes.;

Healthcare science assistants support healthcare professionals.;

Palliative care assistants provide specialist end of life care and support to patients and their families.;

Primary care graduate mental health workers give treatment and support to people with mental health problems.;

Community transport passenger assistants accompany elderly people or adults and children with disabilities, on local journeys.;

Victim care officers support people who've been affected by crime.;

Foster carers look after children and young people who can't be looked after in their own homes.;

Senior care workers provide physical and emotional support to individuals and supervise teams of care assistants.;

Portage home visitors provide help at home for pre-school children with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or other special needs.;