People often move into related jobs for career development or specialise eg training. The salary data was collected in Feb 00 JNC nationally agreed salaries so there is little regional variation. Working hours and conditions Typically includes regular unsocial hours Frequent evening and weekend work. Often involves outreach and detached work in places where young people congregate. Often work with disaffected young people.
Jobs are available in most areas Available in most areas throughout the country.
Lifestyle implications Ability to manage your own time is essential. Need to be flexible and work unsocial hours. Work is sometimes stressful. Plenty of opportunities for part-time work and career breaks are possible. May need to be in right area for promotion.