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.

Entry 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.