Welfare Support Workers
ANZSCO 4117
94,500
30%
71%
$1,844
39 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Welfare Support Workers is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Auslan, Certificate II in Auslan, Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing, and Certificate III in Catholic Youth Ministry and Leadership.
Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Growing.
Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Welfare Support Workers. A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.
There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Welfare Support Workers. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.
About this career
Welfare Support Workers provide support, information and advice to clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters, and evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies.
What they typically do
- Assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
- Interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
- Monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
- Referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
- Assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
- Liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
- Supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
- Supervising offenders on probation and parole
- Assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
- Preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Welfare Support Workers.
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Certificate III in Auslan
PSP30218 · AQF 3 · 7 providers
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Certificate II in Auslan
PSP20218 · AQF 2 · 12 providers
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Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing
52890WA · AQF 2 · 8 providers
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Certificate III in Catholic Youth Ministry and Leadership
11011NAT · AQF 3 · 2 providers
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Certificate III in Addictions Management and Community Development
11060NAT · AQF 3 · 0 providers
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Certificate III in Indigenous Ministry and Lifestyle Health Promotion
52907WA · AQF 3 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Indigenous Pastoral Ministry
52909WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Indigenous Ministry and Lifestyle Health Promotion
52908WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Certificate III in Active Volunteering
CHC34015 · AQF 3 · 29 providers
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Certificate III in Community Safety Services
CHC35021 · AQF 3 · 4 providers
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Certificate II in Active Volunteering
CHC24015 · AQF 2 · 105 providers
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Certificate II in Community Services
CHC22015 · AQF 2 · 179 providers