Special Care Workers
Snapshot
Special Care Workers provide care and supervision for children in residential childcare establishments and correctional institutions, and provide care and support to people in refuges.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 2500 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | above average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | high |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | good |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- planning and implementing programs of supervision and care for children in residential care
- supervising and arranging activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in residential care
- waking children and ensuring they are washed, dressed, fed and ready for educational and recreational activities
- supervising children during domestic activities such as eating meals and showering
- maintaining discipline, enforcing regulations and behaviour standards, compiling disciplinary reports and assisting in implementing remedial measures
- organising refuge accommodation
- providing emotional support to residents of refuges
- referring residents of refuges for health and welfare assistance
- ensuring security of refuge
Job Titles
- Child or Youth Residential Care Assistant
- Hostel Parent
- Refuge Worker