3229 — Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.

What this occupation covers

Job holders in this unit group provide pastoral care relating to religious denominations, student support (from 15 years of age), and a variety of welfare-related services including advice on benefits, health, disability and residential care not elsewhere classified in minor group 322: Welfare and housing associate professionals.

Typical duties

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

Entry routes and qualifications

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

Sponsorship information

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

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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