Careers For People Who Care


If you feel like it’s time to move on with your career then you may be struggling to think of where to go and what to do. If your current job offers you no chance of progression or pay rises then you don’t want to be stuck in a dead end job forever. You may have skills and attributes that would be perfect and appreciated in other roles. If you enjoy caring for people then there are many roles for you. Take a look at the article below for a few ideas on what you could become.

Chaplain

If you are religious and enjoy helping people then becoming a chaplain would be an amazing role for you. As a chaplain you would need to be prepared to see people at their very worst, you could work in hospitals, elderly homes, mental health facilities, and children’s hospitals. You will be contacted when patients and families need some guidance and faith in their lives. This could be due to end of life care or simply due to a relative being unwell. Take a look at chaplain organizations to find out more.  

Nurse

You may have always dreamed of being a nurse, ever since you were little. If this is the case then why not follow that dream. If your desire is to help people when they aren’t feeling their best then this is the role for you. You could work in GP surgeries, nursing homes, or even hospitals. Think of the perfect environment for you as everyone is different. If you didn’t want to be a nurse, you could also go one step down and become a healthcare assistant. 

Teacher

Helping the little ones is a great gift, watching them develop and grow as you teach them is the most rewarding job you can have. As a teacher you can choose which age group you work with, this may be primary or secondary age. You will need to go to college and study teacher training in order to get your qualified teacher status. Once you have done this, the world is your oyster and you could teach in your home country or even abroad. 

Therapist 

Do you want to help guide people through a tough time in their life? If the answer is yes then you could think about becoming a therapist or counselor. They sit with their clients and listen with an open ear about all their trials and tribulations. It is important that as a therapist you don’t tell your clients what to do or how to live their life, but let them figure it out. You will need qualifications to become a therapist, it might be worth contacting a few companies to see if they can take you on as an apprentice while you’re studying. 

Hopefully you found this article useful and it gave you some ideas and inspiration on caring careers where you may feel a lot happier. Remember, you only get one life. It is important to live it as much as you can and be happy in a role you deserve.