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Psychiatrist.
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Speech and language therapist.
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Move, exercise, recover, stay active.
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Psychotherapist.
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Advocacy worker.
Easy Read Job Roles Guide
(Learning Disability and Mental Health Field)
Page / Slide 12: Art Therapist 🎨
What They Do
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Use art (drawing, painting, crafts) to help people express feelings.
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Support people who find it hard to talk about emotions.
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Work with children and adults with learning disabilities, trauma, or mental health needs.
Main Jobs
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Creative Therapy: Use art activities in sessions.
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Emotional Support: Help people explore feelings.
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Assessment: Notice how people express themselves.
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Education: Explain therapy benefits to families and staff.
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Group Work: Run creative sessions for groups.
Where They Work
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Schools 🎓
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Hospitals 🏥
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Community centres 🏠
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Specialist services 🎭
Page / Slide 13: Music Therapist 🎵
What They Do
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Use music to help people communicate and express themselves.
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Play instruments, sing, or listen to music in sessions.
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Support children and adults with autism, learning disabilities, or mental health conditions.
Main Jobs
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Therapy Sessions: Use music to improve mood and skills.
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Communication: Help people express themselves without words.
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Emotional Support: Reduce stress and anxiety.
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Group Work: Run music activities for groups.
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Education: Teach carers and families how music can help.
Where They Work
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Schools 🎓
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Hospitals 🏥
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Community centres 🏠
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Specialist services 🎶
Page / Slide 14: Behaviour Specialist 👀
What They Do
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Help people who show behaviours that challenge.
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Work with families, carers, and staff to understand behaviour.
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Find safe ways to reduce distress and improve quality of life.
Main Jobs
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Assessment: Watch and record behaviour.
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Behaviour Plans: Create support plans with positive strategies.
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Training: Teach carers and staff how to respond.
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Crisis Support: Help in difficult situations safely.
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Advocacy: Ensure people’s rights and dignity are respected.
Where They Work
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Schools 🎓
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Specialist learning disability services 🌐
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Residential and community homes 🏠
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Hospitals 🏥
Page / Slide 15: Educational Psychologist 📚
What They Do
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Support children and young people in education.
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Find out about learning difficulties, autism, or mental health needs.
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Work with teachers, parents, and schools to give the right support.
Main Jobs
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Assessment: Test learning, memory, and behaviour.
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Advice: Help schools with strategies and plans.
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Support Plans: Write reports to guide education support.
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Training: Teach teachers and staff about learning needs.
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Advocacy: Make sure children get fair access to education.
Where They Work
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Schools 🎓
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Local councils 🏢
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Specialist services 🧑⚕️
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Universities and colleges 🎓
Page / Slide 16: Care Coordinator 📑
What They Do
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Organise care and services for people with complex needs.
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Make sure the care plan is followed.
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Be the main contact between the person, family, and services.
Main Jobs
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Planning: Coordinate health and social care services.
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Meetings: Arrange reviews and care meetings.
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Support: Be there for the person and their family.
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Communication: Link between doctors, nurses, therapists, and carers.
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Problem-Solving: Fix issues and make sure support is in place.
Where They Work
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Community services 🏠
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Hospitals 🏥
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Social services 🏢
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Specialist learning disability and mental health teams 🌟
Quiz / Activity Sheet 4 ✅
Questions
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Which role uses drawing and painting in therapy?
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Who helps people communicate through music?
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What is one main job of a behaviour specialist?
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Who checks learning and memory in schools?
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Which role organises care plans and meetings?
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