Specialist Roles
Specialist roles focus on a specific area of care. They use their skills to help people with different needs. These roles help people feel well and supported.
Jump to a job-role on this page
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinators help people have stay active and feel part of a community. They plan games, trips, and events that match people's interests and abilities.
What You Might Do
- Plan group and one-to-one activities
- Organise trips and outings
- Book entertainers or activity providers
- Talk to people about what they enjoy
- Make sure activities are safe and accessible
Where You Might Work
You could work in care homes, day centres, in the community, or in someone's home.
Where You Can Go Next
This role gives you great experience in planning and supporting others. You could:
- Train for specialist roles like PBS Practitioner or Occupational Therapist
- Move into leadership roles like Team Leader or Manager
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner
PBS stands for Positive Behaviour Support. PBS Practitioners help people who sometimes show behaviours that are hard to manage. They work with care staff to understand why these behaviours happen. They will help write specialist plans to help people manage these behaviours.
What You Might Do
- Watch and learn how someone behaves and why
- Make a plan to help reduce behaviours that challenge
- Teach new skills to help people feel more confident
- Work with families, carers, and other professionals
- Help staff understand how to support people better
Where You Might Work
You could work in care homes, schools, hospitals, or in the community. You could work anywhere people need extra support.
Where You Can Go Next
PBS is a specialist role that helps you build deep knowledge in care. You could:
- Train to become a Behaviour Analyst or Psychologist
- Move into leadership roles like Manager or Trainer
- Learn more about mental health, autism, or learning disabilities