Social Worker
An important and challenging role as an advocate for social justice and human rights.
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- What's it like to be a Social Worker?
- How to become a Social Worker
- Latest Social Worker jobs
- Top skills and experience for Social Workers
- Is Social Worker the right role for you?
- Social Worker role reviews
What's it like to be a Social Worker?
Social Workers work with individuals, families, groups and communities to enhance their wellbeing and address disadvantage and marginalisation.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Assessing clients’ needs and ensuring they have access to appropriate support services.
- Providing practical support, counselling, information and emotional support to clients
- Acting as an advocate for clients in situations where they may be experiencing inequality, injustice or discrimination.
How to become a Social Worker
To work as a Social Worker in Australia, you need to complete a Bachelor of Social Work. This course provides both theory and clinical placement experiences.
- Complete a bachelor degree in social work. Alternatively, if you already have a tertiary qualification you can complete a two-year Master of Social Work.
- Apply for registration with the professional representative body of social workers in Australia – the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Social workers with several years’ experience can move into more specialised roles in family therapy, research, mental health, academia or policy and management.
- To gain experience in the industry and to boost your resume, you can volunteer with a helpline or other more direct support roles.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Social Worker employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Social Work
Counselling
Psychosocial Assessment
Mental Health
Clinical Supervision
Quality Improvement
Case Management
Clinical Practice
Allied Health
Evidence Based Practice
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Latest Social Worker reviews
Sep 2024
Worth and rewarding
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Social Work
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationCommunity Services & Development
The good thingsWorking in social work has been an incredibly fulfilling experience for me. The role provides an unparalleled opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities. O...
The challengesWorking as a social worker can be highly rewarding, but it also comes with its own set of challenges:
1. **Emotional Toll**: Social workers often deal with clients who are experiencing significant di...
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May 2021
Social work has given me an enormous amount of fulfillment. It can be hard at times but it is rewarding and I am so glad I chose it as a career
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Social Work
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationPerinatal Drug health
The good thingsSocial Work is a fantastic career, it has diversity and interest which creates longevity in the role
Being a social worker feels important, and assists you in your own personal growth and interpersona...
The challengesAs a Social Worker, you are often working with people who have experienced trauma and vicarious trauma can be something that is challenging. Sometimes it is hard to "switch off" and in some areas this...
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