Day in the life

Ever imagined what it would be like to work in local government? We’ve been talking to lots of different people in local councils to find out about what they do every day and what it’s like working in local government. Find out more about these people, their jobs and responsibilities, likes and dislikes and details of a typical day through text profiles, diaries, audio podcasts and videos.

Diary

What is a typical day like in local government? It all depends on the job you do – read these day in the life diaries to find out a bit more about the kind of things local government employees do.

People profiles

Read more about people working in local government – the things they like about their jobs, the challenges, their future plans and potential for career progression.

Podcast

Listen to our social worker podcasts… Social Work is a highly rewarding career and one that makes a real and positive contribution to the lives of children, adults and families. There are a number of ways to become a social worker and in these podcasts we hear from three social workers who have entered the profession via different routes.