SOC 2020 · 3229
Welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £23,177 |
| 25th | £26,107 |
| 50th | £30,087 |
| 75th | £34,682 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £23,177 | £26,107 | £30,087 | £34,682 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £30,095 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £30,711 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £33,730 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Job holders in this unit group provide pastoral care relating to religious denominations, student support (from 15 years of age), and a variety of welfare-related services including advice on benefits, health, disability and residential care not elsewhere classified in minor group 322: Welfare and housing associate professionals.
Typical 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 routes and qualifications
Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or experience. Professional qualifications may be required for some posts. Background checks including a DBS check are likely to be required for those working with vulnerable adults and/or families.