Job Descriptions

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

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

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

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

Farm workers raise livestock and plant and harvest crops, using agricultural machinery.;

Kennel workers care for dogs and cats in kennels or catteries.;

Electricity distribution workers maintain and repair the power lines that connect homes and businesses to the national grid.;

Engineering construction craftworkers fit and repair machinery and equipment on structures ranging from oil rigs to sports stadiums.;

Quarry workers dig out and process rock, slate, gravel and sand from quarries or mines.;

Road workers build and repair roads and motorways.;

Community arts workers help local communities plan and take part in activities like drama, dance, painting and photography.;

Leather craftworkers make clothes, shoes and accessories from leather, using traditional methods.;

Removals workers move household and office furniture and other items from one location to another.;

Warehouse workers take delivery of goods and pack orders for dispatch.;

Aid workers help people in overseas countries affected by man-made and natural disasters like wars, outbreaks of disease and earthquakes.;

Specialist search and rescue workers help locate and rescue people from hazardous environments.;

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.;

Electricity generation workers operate and maintain equipment in power stations.;

Food factory workers make frozen, tinned, baked and dried products.;