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.Main 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.
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 CRB check are likely to be required for those working with vulnerable adults and/or families.UK Prospects
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