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  1. Counsellor

    Alternative titles for this job include Therapist

    Counsellors help people talk about their situation and feelings in a safe and supportive way, and help them to cope and make positive changes.

    Salary: £24,000 to £46,000

    Found in: Health and science Care services


  2. Crematorium technician

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Crematorium technicians make sure things run smoothly during a cremation.

    Salary: £18,000 to £24,000

    Found in: Care services


  3. Education welfare officer

    Alternative titles for this job include School welfare officer, school attendance officer

    Education welfare officers make sure that children attend school and get the support they need.

    Salary: £24,000 to £32,000

    Found in: Education and early years Care services


  4. Family mediator

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Family mediators help separating couples agree on future plans without having to go to court.

    Salary: £19,000 to £38,000

    Found in: Care services Legal, finance and accounting


  5. Family support worker

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Family support workers help families with long or short term problems.

    Salary: £19,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Care services


  6. Foster carer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Foster carers look after children and young people who are not able to live with their birth family.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Care services


  7. Health trainer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Health trainers promote healthy living and help people make healthier lifestyle choices.

    Salary: £18,700 to £28,500

    Found in: Health and science Care services


  8. Horticultural therapist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Horticultural therapists use gardening to improve their clients' health and wellbeing, and to learn new skills.

    Salary: £18,000 to £27,000

    Found in: Agriculture, environment and animal care Care services


  9. Housing officer

    Alternative titles for this job include Tenancy officer, neighbourhood housing officer

    Housing officers look after rented properties for local authorities and housing associations.

    Salary: £23,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Care services Business and administration


  10. Learning disability nurse

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Learning disability nurses take care of the social, psychological and physical health needs of people with a learning disability.

    Salary: £30,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Health and science Care services


  11. Learning mentor

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Learning mentors support students and trainees who need extra help with their learning.

    Salary: £16,500 to £24,000

    Found in: Education and early years Care services


  12. Mental health nurse

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Mental health nurses work in hospitals and the community, to support people with mental health issues.

    Salary: £30,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Health and science Care services


  13. Music therapist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Music therapists use music and sound to help improve people's emotional well-being, relieve stress and build confidence.

    Salary: £30,000 to £53,000

    Found in: Health and science Care services


  14. Nanny

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Nannies work in private homes caring for their employer's babies and young children.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Care services Education and early years


  15. Occupational therapist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Occupational therapists help people who have difficulties caused by physical or mental illness, disability, accidents or ageing.

    Salary: £28,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Health and science Care services


  16. Occupational therapy support worker

    Alternative titles for this job include OT assistant, OT technician, rehabilitation assistant, technical instructor

    Occupational therapy support workers work with occupational therapists to help sick, injured or old people to be as independent as possible.

    Salary: £24,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Health and science Care services


  17. Palliative care assistant

    Alternative titles for this job include Specialist healthcare assistant

    Palliative care assistants provide specialist care and support to people living with serious illness and those reaching the end of their life.

    Salary: £23,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Health and science Care services


  18. Play therapist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Play therapists help children to make sense of difficult life experiences, or complex psychological issues through play.

    Salary: £31,000 to £53,000

    Found in: Care services Health and science


  19. Playworker

    Alternative titles for this job include Childcare assistant, wraparound care assistant

    Playworkers help children and young people to develop their physical, social and language skills through play.

    Salary: £14,500 to £22,000

    Found in: Education and early years Care services


  20. Portage home visitor

    Alternative titles for this job include Portage worker, Portage support worker

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

    Salary: £19,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Education and early years Care services



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