Some in-house training. Occasional attendance at courses, seminars and conferences eg child protection, HIV, equal opportunities. Career development Limited. Promotion usually involves an increase in staff and geographic responsibility. There is some movement into senior administration or sideways into related areas.
Mobility is needed.
There are national pay scales for public sector posts. Variations are considerable in the voluntary sector. Pay often depends on experience and performance. Working hours and conditions Typically includes regular unsocial hours Evening work usual, weekend work possible. Frequent contact and liaison with other agencies.