Is a Social Career Right for You?

“Do You Like Helping Others? You May Be Perfect for a Social Career”

What Makes Someone Suited to Social Careers?

• Strong communication skills
• Empathy and emotional intelligence
• A desire to help or support others
• Patience and problem-solving abilities
• Enjoyment of team environments

Not sure if social careers are right for you? The Róisín Kelleher Career Interest Assessment can help to identify your Interest.

Some Examples of Social Careers

• Primary school teacher – nurturing young minds
• Social care worker – supporting individuals and families
• Occupational therapist – helping people live independently
• Youth worker – guiding young people through challenges
• Healthcare assistant – providing frontline care

Curious to see if a social career could be for you?

Social careers include roles in:  education, healthcare, social work, counselling, community development, and more — where people, connection and impact are the heart of the job.

Take the Róisín Kelleher Career Interest Assessment and discover what your main Career Interests are at www.roisinkelleher.ie

Comment from student: “I never realised how suited I was to youth work until I saw my career interest results.”