2469 — Welfare professionals n.e.c.

What this occupation covers

Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of welfare-related professional occupations not elsewhere classified in minor group 246: Welfare professionals.

Typical duties

provides activities to assist young people develop and fulfil their potential as individuals and within the community

advises and supports families experiencing stress or crisis

acts as an advocate for and represents individuals and families at tribunals and similar hearings

oversees, supervises and provides counselling for the process of adoption

mentors and counsels those with mental health problems

provides rehabilitation services to individuals

manages volunteers and part-time workers, and liaises with other relevant professionals

keeps records and controls budgets

Entry routes and qualifications

Entry is via a variety of relevant academic and/or professional qualifications. Background checks including a DBS check are likely to be required.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Full Table 1 going rate: £39,700 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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