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Special Care Workers

Discover the skills and training needed for this occupation

Special Care Workers provide care and supervision for children and young people in residential and institutional facilities, and provide care and support to people in refuges.
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People employed in SAExplore by region
18%
1-Year changeGrowth in previous years
108%
5-Year changeGrowth in previous years
SA Future Demand:soft

The skills that Special Care Workers need

Learning new skills can certainly get you into a job quicker — but it’s not always about securing a job today. Each skill you build can be a stepping stone towards great opportunities in the future. Here are some skills needed for this occupation
  • Teamwork
  • Planning and organising
  • Digital engagement
  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Learning
  • Problem solving
  • Oral communication
  • Initiative and innovation

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Where are people currently employed?

Region

South Australia - South East

Employed

17

1 Year Change

13%

5 Year Change

70%

Region

South Australia - Outback

Employed

19

1 Year Change

12%

5 Year Change

90%

Region

Barossa - Yorke - Mid North

Employed

10

1 Year Change

0%

5 Year Change

0%

Region

Adelaide - West

Employed

36

1 Year Change

20%

5 Year Change

227%

Region

Adelaide - South

Employed

70

1 Year Change

21%

5 Year Change

106%

Region

Adelaide - North

Employed

55

1 Year Change

17%

5 Year Change

120%

Region

Adelaide - Central and Hills

Employed

65

1 Year Change

20%

5 Year Change

110%

Data from Skills SA, and Jobs and Skills Australia