Low Stress Jobs in the UK

People who suffer from anxiety or other mental health problems, or have experienced trauma or other career difficulty, may wish for a low-stress role. Your career doesn’t have to take over your life and impact your health.

Low stress jobs do exist, and can help with your mental state. In this guide, we delve into some of the best slow-paced low stress jobs in the UK. We also explore how to find an understanding employer who is disability-friendly if required.

Benefits of a Low Stress Job

Nobody really wants one of the most stressful jobs, and work-related stress is one of the leading causes of mental health problems.

For pretty much everyone, the dream is to find good-paying low stress jobs to apply for. It isn’t always easy, but there are some great roles out there.

Benefits of finding a low stress job include:

• Reduce stress levels and cortisol, which in turn can lead to better physical health and a longer life
• More productivity as you’re not constantly worrying about work
• Better focus and concentration when at work
• More time to process things like communication, which can be a challenge for people with anxiety or autism
• Low stress jobs are good for those with depression or PTSD, and who need an environment that doesn’t trigger low mood
• They often allow for a good work/life balance

Examples of Jobs with Low Stress

Whether you are looking for casual low stress part-time jobs or to rebuild your whole career, there are some suitable roles and organisations to work for. Examples include:

• Gardener. This is a low stress job that doesn’t give you too much responsibility. It can connect you to nature and you’re generally left to your own devices. Low stress outdoor jobs are popular.
• Clerical Worker. A lot of the work can be completed from home, with minimal contact with other people.
• Data Entry Operator. This role often allows for flexible hours and working from home arrangements.
• Proofreader/Editor.  This low stress job requires you to be organised, and work mostly from home.
• Train Driver. Depending on where you do this and the company you work for this can be a slow paced role with few responsibilities or requirements for communication – ideal if starting out in your career after an absence.
• Graphic Designer.  Often a low stress job, with the ability to work from home or set your own hours as well as being creative.
• Artist. It’s a tough job to break into, but if you can make it, this low stress career with a lot of free time, and the chance to create and express yourself, is perfect.

Of course, every job has the ability to be stressful. Some would say that no job is completely stress-free. So much depends on your employers, hours of work, colleagues in your team, and other aspects of the role. Finding a job with a company that understands your needs, especially if you are suffering from a disability, is vital.

How to Find a Low Stress Job

As well as checking an employer’s track record and employee satisfaction, there are methods of finding low stress jobs.

If you suffer from a disability or mental health problem, finding a disability friendly employer can be a great way to ensure that you get the help you need. Your employment rights under the Equality Act 2010 mean your employer must make reasonable adjustments to assist you in your role if you have a disability.

You can view the latest roles on our job board to apply for a low stress job to suit your interests and passions.