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.