Welfare Professionals
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of welfare-related professional occupations.
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Core Tasks
- Keeps records and controls budgets.
- Manages volunteers and part-time workers, and liaises with other relevant professionals.
- Provides rehabilitation services to individuals.
- Mentors and counsels those with mental health problems.
- Oversees, supervises and provides counselling for the process of adoption.
- Acts as an advocate for and represents individuals and families at tribunals and similar hearings.
- Advises and supports families experiencing stress or crisis.
- Provides activities to assist young people develop and fulfil their potential as individuals and within the community.
Education Requirements
Level | Percentage |
Level 0 | 0.795974% |
Level 1 | 1.967063% |
Level 2 | 6.980787% |
Level 3 | 12.369625% |
Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 6.120769% |
Level 6 (Bachelors) | 46.706314% |
Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 21.431839% |
Level 8 (Doctorate) | 3.62763% |
Salary Levels
£41,049.49
Potential Salary
£21,744.00
Entry Level Salary
£28,521.88
Average Salary
3
Annual Openings
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