Potential earnings
£30,984.57
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of welfare-related professional occupations.
Main 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.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£22,179.22
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 1% |
| Level 1 | 2% |
| Level 2 | 7% |
| Level 3 | 12% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 6% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 47% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 21% |
| Level 8 (Doctorate) | 4% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.
