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.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 21% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£28,201 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for welfare professional is £28,201
631 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 631. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
jobs
Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for welfare professional roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £28,201 per year. That is about £2,350 per month or £14.46 per hour. New workers generally start on £14,585, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £56,577
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 631 people are employed in the region.