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• How many Day Services Officer jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 61 Day Services Officer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Day Services Officer do?

  Day Care Officers (DCOs) provide a range of help in day centres for older people. They also provide support for those living with learning and/or physical disabilities, or mental health needs.

  Tasks required include:

  • 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.

• What are the entry requirements for a Day Services Officer?

  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.

• What other similar jobs are there to Day Services Officer?

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