Social Worker

Background

Social workers help people and families who are facing difficulties or challenges in their lives. They might support children in care, help families in crisis, work with vulnerable adults, or assist people dealing with poverty, abuse, or mental health issues. Social workers listen to people's problems, connect them with services and support, and advocate for their rights and wellbeing.

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Lessons to help you on this path

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Next Step Roles

Senior Social Worker→Social Work Manager→Clinical Social Worker→Social Work Team Leader

Publications

Community CareBritish Journal of Social Work

Books

The Boy Who Harnessed the WindEvicted: Poverty and Profit in the American CityA Child Called It

Movies

Cathy Come HomeI Daniel Blake

Key Figures

Jane AddamsCathy Come Home (character)Baroness Camila BatmanghelidjhLord Laming

Classification

SIC Code8322, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference361.3, 362.7For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Social Care WorkerCase WorkerFamily Support WorkerWelfare Worker

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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