Working in this broad sector throws up a multitude of amazing opportunities to give other people a better quality of life. From caring for the elderly, to counselling, to helping rehabilitate offenders this sector presents challenging and rewarding jobs for someone who wants to give something back and relishes the thought of caring and supporting others. Need to know how to get your career started? Want to hear from professionals in the sector about their own real life experiences? Real Life Guides: Care, Welfare & Community Work is a straight-talking guide contains the essential information to get your dream career in care, welfare and community work off the ground! Real Life Guides are practical guides for practical people. They aim to inform and inspire by providing comprehensive yet hard-hitting information about what it takes to succeed in a job field.