Welfare and Housing Associate Professionals
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.
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Core Tasks
- Performs pastoral care duties, preaches sermons and conducts some services in accordance with the relevant faith or denomination.
- Keeps up to date with legislation.
- Maintains records and compiles reports on clients.
- Helps to put together care plans and follows professional’s care plans.
- Organises day, residential and home care services.
- Assists and liaises with professionals in social work, the probation service and related welfare areas.
- Advises individuals and families experiencing problems about available resources to assist them.
- Advises on rights and entitlements in relation to benefits, health, discrimination and welfare.
Education Requirements
Level | Percentage |
Level 0 | 1.5413% |
Level 1 | 2.64789% |
Level 2 | 11.691053% |
Level 3 | 22.22702% |
Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 10.590379% |
Level 6 (Bachelors) | 40.065533% |
Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 10.909758% |
Level 8 (Doctorate) | 0.327068% |
Salary Levels
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£32,966.59
Potential Salary
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£18,252.00
Entry Level Salary
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£23,166.99
Average Salary
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37
Annual Openings
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