3239- WELFARE AND HOUSING ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.

Job Title: 

WELFARE AND HOUSING ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.

Alternate Titles: 

Day centre officer,Health coordinator,Key worker (welfare services),Outreach worker (welfare services),Probation services officer,Project worker (welfare services)

Job 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.

Education: 

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.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 2
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 4.1
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

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.
International Careers(ISCO): 
Similar O*NET Careers (USA) : 
Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK