care manager, care assistants, social workers, youth workers and support workers.
care manager:
is responsible for the day-to-day running of a residential care setting. care settings include hospices, supported housing and homes for people who need nursing or help with day-to-day living, who have conditions such as dementia or are disabled. they:
recruit and manage staff
control the budget
are responsible for ensuring services in the care setting meet national care standards
put policies and procedures in place and make sure they are adhered to.
care assistants:
are trained to help people of all ages who need care to carry out their daily routines, in homes, day care centres and residential cares, they:
meet personal needs, such as washing, toileting, dressing and feeding.
assist in monitoring health and wellbeing, by liaising with other professionals.
help with transport, household tasks and taking people shopping.
social workers:
are trained to help a wide range of people of all ages to find solutions to their problems. they work mainly in social care centres, homes and clinics. they:
protect vulnerable people from harm or abuse.
help people to live independently
support children who live apart from their families, and support their foster carers and adopters.
help people with mental health problems, learning disabilities or physical disabilities.
support refugees and asylum seekers.
help people with alcohol, drug and substance misuse problems, and young offenders
youth worker:
helps the personal, social and educational growth of people aged 11-25, to help them reach their full potential in society, they work mainly in youth centres, schools and colleges. they:
manage and administer youth and community projects and resources
monitor and review the quality of local youth work provision, and work with families and carers.
support individuals in other settings, including outreach work relating to drinking, drugs, smoking, violence and relationships.
support workers:
provide care support to a range of service users in homes, centres and residential care, supporting, other social care workers. they:
vary their duties depending on the needs and wishes of the individual
support individuals overall comfort and wellbeing, under supervision of professionals.
help people who need care and support to live as independently as possible, also working with families.