Careers Resources

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/advice_worker.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/community_arts_worker.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/community_development_worker.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/community_education_officer.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/equality_and_diversity_officer.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/family-support-worker

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/housing_manager_officer.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/youth_worker.htm

This resource explains what the role of refugee worker involves and outlines the skills and qualifications required.

• targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/public-service-charity-and-social-work/1031740-how-to-get-a-graduate-job-working-with-refugees

News stories, latest jobs and a dedicated Student Zone.

• www.communitycare.co.uk

Find out about careers in Social Care, Social Work, Early Years and Child Care with specific information for Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are detailed job profiles and case studies as well as information on volunteering.

• www.caringcareers.org.uk

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is the professional body for people working in housing. The website contains information on courses, career paths and the latest sector developments.

• www.cih.org/why-join-cih/member-benefits/careers

Website providing advice and information for Social Care careers, including job vacancies and an employer directory.

• careappointments.com/

Professional body for people active in community learning and development in Scotland.

• www.cldstandardscouncil.org.uk

Professional association promoting community music with information on training, events and resources. Read the information sheet on a career in community music.

• www.soundsense.org

Graduate development programme that allows you to undertake a paid 12 month placement and study towards a professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Housing.

• thegemprogramme.com

This website is maintained by the EVH (Employers in Voluntary Housing) and allows you to find temporary Housing jobs in Scotland (registration required). There is also information and advice on pursuing a career in Housing.

• www.evh.org.uk

Select the "Youth Work Training" option to explore what a career in Youth Work involves and how to obtain training and qualifications.

• www.nya.org.uk

L'Arche is a family of 130 Communities in 30 countries all round the world, providing help to people with learning disabilities. Their website contains vacancies and information on qualifications/training requirements.

• www.larche.org.uk

Not-for-profit organisation employing people in a range of careers: support workers, nurses, counsellors, domiciliary care, hotel services and management support.

• www.c-i-c.co.uk

Read case studies to find out about different career options. You can also find information on qualifications and courses, as well as the latest vacancies.

• www.cypnow.co.uk/category/disciplines/careers

Two year funded graduate programme for careers in children's social work. A five week residential training programme is followed by a two year placement in a local authority child protection team.

• thefrontline.org.uk/frontline-programme

Explains different career options and provides advice on getting into the sector.

• www.sssc.uk.com

The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Neuroscience with Psychology graduate, Reem Masri, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date.

• www.abdn.ac.uk/alumni/our-alumni/war-child-holland.php