what do I do?

[river]

I need some advice. I currently working in council tax for my local council but I find it soooo tedious and boring I'm in need of a change. I'm 18 years old and have been working for them for just over a year, I have 13 GSCEs 10 of which are either A or A* but I decided at the time continuing with education was not for me and so went straight into work. I am open to the idea of going back to education prehaps in a part college part on job traingin roll. But I really dont know where to start!

Ideally I'm looking to work in a demanding environment prehaps something vocational and something which would be a daily challenge and differ from day to day. I am willing to work either independently or in a team and I dont mind working with the public.

Jobs I have thought of so far include vet nurse, RSPCA inspector (have a driving licence) or something in beauty.

I have been to see my local career advisor and all I get told is go to uni which I dont want to do.

Please help.

[Cheekystar]

First of all contact your local colleges and get some prospectus's - also find out if there are charges for courses - some are free until you turn 19! You may be able to pick up a part time evening course is beauty or animal care which will give you a basic qualification in which ever area you choose. Contact your local animal rescue centre and see if you can do some voluntary work with them, this will give you some valuable experience and an opportunity to find out 1st hand what its all about.
You may also want to consider the apprenticeship route look on www.apprenticeships.org.uk and look to see if there are any training provider locally who support you career choices. Approach local businesses to see if they are taking on people.
If you are unsure which vocational area to choose do some career research - how much would you earn, what are the progression routes, job security etc.
try -
http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/
http://www.careersa-z.co.uk/
http://www.hotcourses.com/pls/cgi-bin/hc_caree r_display.page_pls_compare_careers?x=16180339& y=&a=0

Also if you have one - try you local Connexions Centre - you can access support up until you turn 20, and they would be the best people to give you local information. (its what I do)
Or try you careers centre again and stress you don't want to do HE
Good Luck