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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
0%
1-Year changeGrowth in previous years
24%
5-Year changeGrowth in previous years
SA Future Demand:Strong

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

33

1 Year Change

0%

5 Year Change

18%

Region

South Australia - Outback

Employed

35

1 Year Change

-3%

5 Year Change

46%

Region

Barossa - Yorke - Mid North

Employed

17

1 Year Change

6%

5 Year Change

42%

Region

Adelaide - West

Employed

57

1 Year Change

14%

5 Year Change

50%

Region

Adelaide - South

Employed

122

1 Year Change

-4%

5 Year Change

13%

Region

Adelaide - North

Employed

104

1 Year Change

-1%

5 Year Change

27%

Region

Adelaide - Central and Hills

Employed

118

1 Year Change

0%

5 Year Change

19%

Data from Skills SA, and Jobs and Skills Australia