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How to become a
Social Worker
Evolution of a social worker
Student Social Worker
£4,975 bursary available
Social Worker
£24,000
Experienced Social Worker
£40,000
What's it really like?
Is it right for me?
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You’re keen to protect vulnerable people and would love to see people live independently.
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You want to support those who have suffered harm and abuse.
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You’re eager to work with vunerable people, and will be able to develop professional relationships with them.
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You have an appetitie to learn, but also want a practical and demanding job.
Qualifications
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A degree in Social Work, some of the best universities in the country for this course are: UWE Bristol, University of Leeds and the University of Dundee.
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Work schemes can also be a way into the profession, check out:
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Think Ahead, care and support. A two year graduate pathway into mental health social work.
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Frontline. A two-year, practice based graduate programme focusing on children and familes.
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Step up to Social Work. A graduate scheme consisting of on the job training, leading to work as a registered social worker.
Additional Experience
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Some caring or volunteering experience may be required. Demonstration of involvment in a social work setting is generally required.
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Experience of looking after vunerable individuals is desirable. Some commitment to practice based experience will need to be demonstrated.
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A placement will take place during your degree, and will put you into professional practice in your local area.
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Opportunties exisit to move into management, or pursue an academic career in the field.
Day to day
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Using your skills to engage with a range of people that need social assistance, protection or guidance.
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Working with a range of vunerable individuals, whether adults, children, people with substance abuse issues, mental health problems or disabilities.
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Coordinating counselling, guidance and providing information for people in need.
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Developing and implementing support plans, evaluating results.
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Providing tailored support and guidance to improve clients lives.
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Visiting clients at home to provide support and assistance. Building ongoing relationships with them.
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