Social Workers help people to deal with personal and social problems either by providing counseling or by connecting them, their families or their communities to available services.
What do Social Workers do?
The job of a social worker usually involves:
Counseling individuals through illness, the loss of a loved one, relationship breakdown or social breakdown
Providing information on available services to their patients
Running group or community meetings or counseling sessions
Writing reports to their professional supervisors or to government bodies
What makes a good Social Worker?
Good Social Workers:
Are compassionate with a genuine desire to devote their efforts to help people
Are excellent listeners
Think objectively and analytically
Are effective and empathetic communicators
Are comfortable writing reports and analysing data.
How do I become a Social Worker?
To become a Social Worker you will need to undertake an undergraduate degree course such as a Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor of Arts or Science with a major in social work.To search for courses click here.
