Welfare and housing
associate professionals n.e.c.

Description

Workers in this unit group provide pastoral care relating to religious denominations, and a variety of welfare-related services including advice on benefits, health, disability and residential care not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 323: Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals.

Tasks

advises on rights and entitlements in relation to benefits, health, discrimination and welfare advises individuals and families experiencing problems about available resources to assist them assists and liaises with professionals in social work, the probation service and related welfare areas organises day, residential and home care services helps to put together care plans and follows professional’s care plans maintains records and compiles reports on clients keeps up to date with legislation performs pastoral care duties, preaches sermons and conducts some services in accordance with the relevant faith or denomination.

Educational Requirements

Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or experience. Professional qualifications may be required for some posts. Background checks including a CRB check are likely to be required for those working with vulnerable adults and/or families.