Welfare professionals

£36,500

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

35 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

0.09%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Welfare professionals n.e.c.

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2449

Workers in this unit group perform a variety of welfare-related professional occupations not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 244: Welfare Professionals.

Common tasks include:

provides activities to assist young people develop and fulfil their potential as individuals and within the community;
advises and supports families experiencing stress or crisis;
acts as an advocate for and represents individuals and families at tribunals and similar hearings;
oversees, supervises and provides counselling for the process of adoption;
mentors and counsels those with mental health problems;
provides rehabilitation services to individuals;
manages volunteers and part-time workers, and liaises with other relevant professionals;
keeps records and controls budgets.

(N.E.C. = not elsewhere classified)

Qualifications

Entry is via a variety of relevant academic and/or professional qualifications. Background checks including a CRB check are likely to be required.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Alternative & related job titles: Welfare professionals n.e.c.

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