key roles in social care

Question 1

care manager role

Answer 1

recruit and manage staff
control and budget
are responsible for ensuring that the services in the care setting meet national care standards
put policies and procedures in place and make sure that they are adhered to

Question 2

care assistant role

Answer 2

meet personal needs such as washing, toileting, dressing and feeding
assist in monitoring health wellbeing by liasing with the other professionals
help with transport, household tasks and taking people shopping

Question 3

social workers role

Answer 3

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 or substance misuse problems and young offenders

Question 4

youth workers role

Answer 4

manage and administer youth and community projects and resources
monitor and review the quality of local youth work provision with families and carers
support individuals with in other settings including outreach work relating to drinking, drugs, smoking, violence and relationships

Question 5

support workers role

Answer 5

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 while also working with families