Adult Social Care Glossary, v 0.6

Local authorities have indicated that this information is routinely collected for clients aged 18 to 64 with a Learning Disability (the PSR should be ‘Learning Disability Support’). For this reason, Employment Status is only mandatory for people with the PSR, ‘Learning Disability Support’. Where available, local authorities can submit Employment Status for other clients; this is encouraged for unpaid carers. ‘Unknown’ should be used where the client’s employment status has not been recorded.

• Paid: Less than 16 hours a week
• Paid: 16 or more hours a week
• Not in Paid Employment (seeking work)
• Not in Paid Employment (not actively seeking work / retired)
• Not in Paid Employment (voluntary work only)
• Paid: Hours per week unknown
• Unknown

Data type: Defined list