Most jobs in this career family focus on offering personal services to people – this could be anything from hairdressing to tailoring. If you have a career in this job family you will probably end up self-employed or working for a small business so business skills are really important.
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Aromatherapist
Aromatherapists use oils to promote emotional wellbeing.
Baker
Bakers make bread, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods.
Barber
Barbers cut and style men’s hair and beards.
Barista
Baristas make and serve coffee in shops, cafés, coffee shops and restaurants.
Beauty therapist
Beauty therapists carry out beauty treatments on clients.
Entry with level 2 qualifications
Beauty therapistBeauty therapists offer a range of cosmetic treatments to clients.
Car valet
Car valets clean cars, inside and out, to keep them looking in top condition.
Chauffeur
Chauffeurs drive clients to wherever they need to go.
Chimney sweep
Chimney sweeps clean the chimneys of open fires.
Cleaner
Cleaners make sure houses, offices or other commercial businesses are kept clean and tidy.
Cruise ship steward
Cruise ship stewards clean and maintain guestrooms or cabins.
Dog groomer
Dog groomers keep dogs’ fur coats in good condition.
Driving instructor
Driving instructors teach people how to drive cars safely.
Dry-cleaner
Dry-cleaners use a range of chemicals to clean clothes, soft furnishings and other items.
Gardener
Gardeners design, manage, plant, and tend gardens.
Hairdresser
Hairdressers cut and style hair.
Handyperson
A handyperson, carries out minor repairs and small jobs in people's homes and businesses.
Hypnotherapist
Hypnotherapists use hypnotism to help clients achieve positive changes in their lives.
Requiring a degree/Level 4-6 qualification
InterpreterInterpreters convert speech from one language to another.
Nail technician
Nail technicians look after, shape and decorate people’s finger and toe nails.
Tailor
Tailors create custom-made suits, jackets and coats for men and women.
Wedding planner
Wedding planners help organise weddings.