Support Watcher: Introductory Guide
Many of the people who seek refuge in Amnar come here to take advantage of the support we can offer chronically ill and disabled individuals. To be clear, there are many risks associated with living in an Exclusion Zone, and the unstable fundamental forces may exacerbate your condition or disability. However, we are able to mitigate these issues to some degree. A vital part of that work is done by our many Support Watchers. They are here, from the point you begin the immigration clearance process, to ensure that your needs are met and that you are able to live as full a life as possible within the Zone.
Career
Qualifications
Support Watchers train in the same way that mainstream Watchers do and, like other Watchers, can begin training at any age. In the youth track, young people begin at the age of eighteen, training in subjects relating to medical support and human relations. From their academic graduation (post Bala–Dura), they start as Support Watcher Junior Grade (SWJG), and further their education with both practical and theoretical classes. As you are a Guest of an Exclusion Zone, you will work with a Support Watcher at a minimum training level of Senior Duty. Support Watchers working in our Barrier entry points receive specialist education and practical experience working with new arrivals.
If you wish to train as a Support Watcher yourself, we recommend that you discuss this with the Watcher assigned to you during your immigration process. You are at no point required to take up a position within the zone, but we recognise that in some cultures it is essential to "work for a living" and it can be tempting to want to pick an occupation immediately. We advise that you take some time to consider whether a career as a Support Watcher is for you. If you would like to try it out, your assigned Watcher will ensure you are offered time to try out a an educational rotation at the zone's academy and/or infirmaries.
Perception
Social Status
Support Watchers are a vital part of the Exclusion Zone and one of the most common and highly respected traditions. As you may have read elsewhere, the term "Watcher" came from the tradition among the Ishwari, Bushu, and Caidrin to sit with those who were sick or disabled, to observe and support with focused presence. This heritage we bring to our work with people, whether they are born in the zone or decide to immigrate.
Operations
Provided Services
A Support Watcher can help you in many ways, either providing a constant presence or one there for you when you have a particularly difficult time. Many Support Watchers spend most of their time with their patients, with relief provided by a bashi who work together to ensure that they receive adequate breaks and time off. Support Watchers can help with medications, mobility and personal care, receiving education, spending time alone or with others. Some even develop a keen interest in the roles of the people they support, providing additional career support.
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