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Career Guidance Knowledge social sciences, journalism and information K031 - social and behavioural sciences K0312 - political sciences and civics Government social security programmes
Description
The different areas of social security provided by the government, the different rights which citizens have, which benefits are available, the rules which regulate social security and the different situations in which they apply.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 7 occupations
- Optional in 4 occupations
- Total: 11 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 1 (Managers)
Essential for
- Social security inspectorSocial security inspectors investigate fraudulent activities in social security that affect workers' rights. They audit and examine applications for benefits and investigate compan…
- Social security officerSocial security officers advise clients on social security benefits and ensure they claim the benefits they are eligible for, as well as providing advice on promotions and other av…
- Public housing managerPublic housing managers develop strategies for the improvement of housing policy in a community, as well as providing social housing to those in need. They identify housing needs a…
- Pensions administratorPensions administrators perform administrative duties in the management of pension schemes, ensuring the correct calculation of client's pension benefits, compliance with legal req…
- Pension scheme managerPension scheme managers coordinate pension schemes in order to provide benefits in retirement to individuals or organisations. They ensure the daily deployment of the pension fund …
- Social security administratorSocial security administrators direct and develop government-provided social security programmes in order to aid public welfare, as well as promote social security programmes. They…
- Social services policy officerSocial services policy officers research, analyse and develop social services policies and implement these policies and services to improve circumstances of disadvantaged and vulne…
Optional for
- Social services managerSocial services managers have the responsibility for strategic and operational leadership and management of staff teams and resources within and or across social services. They are…
- Housing managerHousing managers oversee housing services for tenants or residents. They work for housing associations or private organisations for which they collect rental fees, inspect properti…
- Elderly home managerElderly home managers oversee, plan, organise and evaluate the provision of elderly care services for people who are in need of these services due to the effects of ageing.…
- Human resources managerHuman resources managers plan, design and implement processes related to the human capital of companies. They develop programs for recruiting, interviewing, and selecting employees…
Related skills
- Social security law
- Liaise with local authorities
- Public housing legislation
- Manage government policy implementation
- Analyse community needs
- Advise on social security benefits
- Ensure information transparency
- Investigate social security applications
- Corporate social responsibility
- Manage budgets
- Protect client interests
- Work within communities
Last updated on February 18, 2026
