Education & Research
Social Services careers
27 careers in this family — each with a personality-fit profile built on the Big Five and RIASEC frameworks. Click any role to see who it suits and why.
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Fast Growing Child and Family Social Worker
Social Services
Supports vulnerable children and families by assessing needs, creating safety plans, and connecting them with community resources. Conducts …
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Fast Growing Child Protection Practitioner
Social Services
Investigates reports of child abuse or neglect, assesses family situations, develops safety plans, and coordinates with courts and service p…
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Fast Growing Childcare Worker
Social Services
Supervises and nurtures young children in daycare centres, preschools, or private homes, organising age-appropriate activities that promote …
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Fast Growing Community Aged Care Support Worker
Social Services
Visits older people in their homes to assist with daily tasks such as meal preparation, personal care, medication reminders, and social outi…
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Stable Community Corrections Officer
Social Services
Supervises offenders serving community-based sentences, conducting home visits, monitoring compliance with court orders, and connecting indi…
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Fast Growing Community Development Officer
Social Services
Works with local communities to identify needs, plan programs, and build capacity, facilitating partnerships between residents, organisation…
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Fast Growing Disability Services Officer
Social Services
Coordinates and oversees support services for people with disabilities, assessing needs, developing individualised plans, and ensuring servi…
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Fast Growing Disability Support Worker
Social Services
Assists people with physical, intellectual, or psychosocial disabilities in their daily lives, helping with personal care, transport, social…
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Fast Growing Disability Team Leader
Social Services
Leads a team of disability support workers, coordinating rosters, supervising care delivery, and liaising with families and allied health pr…
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Stable Family Day Care Coordinator
Social Services
Supports and monitors a network of home-based educators, visiting their premises, assessing compliance with regulations, and providing train…
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Fast Growing Family Violence Practitioner
Social Services
Supports people affected by domestic violence through risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention, connecting them with legal,…
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Stable Financial Counselor (Community)
Social Services
Provides free, confidential advice to people experiencing financial hardship, helping them understand their options, negotiate with creditor…
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Fast Growing Healthcare Social Worker
Social Services
Supports patients and families coping with illness, disability, or end-of-life decisions by connecting them with community resources and cou…
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Stable Housing Officer
Social Services
Manages public or community housing tenancies, assessing applications, conducting property inspections, and helping tenants access support s…
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Stable Lifestyle Coordinator
Social Services
Designs and organises daily activity programs for residents in aged care or supported living facilities, tailoring events to individual inte…
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Stable Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist
Social Services
Supervises individuals who have been placed on probation or released from incarceration, monitoring compliance with court-ordered conditions…
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Fast Growing Refuge Worker
Social Services
Provides practical and emotional support to people staying in crisis accommodation, helping with safety planning, daily needs, and referrals…
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Fast Growing Residential Care Officer
Social Services
Provides supervised care and daily living support to people in group homes or residential facilities, following care plans and promoting ind…
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Stable Residential Youth Worker
Social Services
Provides day-to-day care and supervision for young people living in residential facilities, supporting them with routines, emotional wellbei…
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Fast Growing Social and Community Service Manager
Social Services
Directs programs that serve vulnerable populations, managing staff, securing funding, and coordinating with government agencies to deliver e…
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Fast Growing Social Worker (Other)
Social Services
Connects individuals and families with resources such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance, advocating on their behalf and provi…
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Stable Union Organizer
Social Services
Recruits and mobilises workers to join or participate in their union, advocates for better pay and conditions, and supports members through …
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Stable Volunteer Coordinator
Social Services
Recruits, trains, and manages volunteers for community organisations, matching people to roles, scheduling shifts, and recognising contribut…
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Stable Welfare Center Manager
Social Services
Runs a community welfare organisation, overseeing caseworkers, managing funding and compliance, and ensuring vulnerable people receive the s…
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Fast Growing Welfare Worker
Social Services
Assists individuals and families facing hardship by assessing their needs, providing casework support, and connecting them with community re…
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Stable Youth Justice Worker
Social Services
Supervises and supports young offenders in custody or community settings, developing case plans, facilitating rehabilitation programs, and a…
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Fast Growing Youth Worker
Social Services
Engages with young people through outreach, group programs, and one-on-one support, building trust and helping them navigate challenges rela…
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What kinds of roles are in Social Services?
Traitstack profiles 27 social services roles in the Education & Research sector, spanning a wide range — from Childcare Worker (median $35,000) through Community Development Officer ($60,000) to Welfare Center Manager ($95,000).
What do Social Services careers pay?
Across the 27 social services roles profiled, median salaries run from about $35,000 (Childcare Worker) to $95,000 (Welfare Center Manager), with a typical median of $60,000.
What personality suits Social Services careers?
Averaged across the 27 social services roles profiled, the field skews towards people who are warm and cooperative — tuned in to the people around them (average Agreeableness 79/100) and highly conscientious — precise, organised and strong on follow-through (average Conscientiousness 69/100). On interests, 24 of the 27 roles lead with a Social (S) profile.
Which Social Services careers have the best job outlook?
Of the 27 social services roles profiled, 16 are rated growing or excellent for outlook, including Child and Family Social Worker, Child Protection Practitioner, Childcare Worker and Community Aged Care Support Worker.