Careers in healthcare and frontline services

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Working in healthcare and science: Q&A panel with Dr Alex George

Careers in healthcare

BBC Children in Need believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive and be the best they can be and their ambition is to create lasting, positive change across the UK for the children and young people who need it most.BBC Bitesize Careers met five young youth workers working for local projects and charities which have been supported by BBC Children in Need. Watch their videos to find out more about their jobs and the impact they have on young people in the UK.

Jobs that give back: My frontline career

There are jobs that are often described as real vocations and, for many, care is one of them.The care sector includes a variety of jobs based around looking after people of different ages who may have health conditions, disabilities and/or who are in situations of vulnerability.We've spoken to Shari Tindle, deputy manager at Tilsley House Care Home, about why she finds her job so rewarding and what skills you need to succeed in her field. Shari is one of the employers featured in Stacey Dooley's latest series The Nine to Five.

Meet Jake. He's a mental health nurse who responds to calls that have been made to 999. Part of our Bitesize world of work series.

Meet Ellis, 25, from South Yorkshire. She is a hospital receptionist at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.Part of our Bitesize world of work series.One of the best parts of the job is seeing someone who is very ill one week, and then they return the following week looking much better.Produced in partnership with The Open University. External LinkProduced in partnership with The Open University

Meet Izzy, 24, from Acton. Find out more about her life as a firefighter in London. Part of our Bitesize world of work series.

Meet Jemma, 25, and find out about life as a dental nurse assistant. Part of our Bitesize world of work series.