{"id":26639,"date":"2021-03-12T12:47:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T12:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stonebridge-blog.positive-dedicated.net\/?p=26639"},"modified":"2021-05-12T09:35:48","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T08:35:48","slug":"is-a-career-in-social-work-fulfilling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/social-work\/is-a-career-in-social-work-fulfilling\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a career in Social Work Fulfilling?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The main aim of a social worker is to improve people\u2019s lives in a highly focused way. This is achieved by supporting individuals with identified needs, whether it\u2019s related to mental health, ill health, poverty or disability. As such, many people find a career in social work fulfilling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social work efforts extend across a broad spectrum, supporting adults, children, families, older people, mental and physical health or disabilities. But professional social workers will typically specialise in just one of these areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though an undeniably challenging career, it positions you to extend a helping hand to those at-risk and vulnerable. Helping them out of emergency and crisis situations and removing them from harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, supporting, advocating and empowering others helps you to develop too. Providing you with many opportunities to find your niche and enhance your skills. Which not only leads to career advancement but self-improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about what is involved in the role, the many areas you can work and how to get qualified below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Working as a Social Worker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People enter the social work profession at all stages of life. Different skills and life experiences can lead them one way or another into the role. Though, generally, they are driven by a desire to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting Others<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Social work is a profession that focuses on supporting people. The main aim of a social worker is to  enhance the service users social functioning, overall well-being and self-determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People of any age, from any background can receive assistance from social workers if they have an identified need. You will support them as they over come their challenges, ensure they meet their identified goals and are safeguarded from harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a social worker, you need to be driven by wanting to make a tangible difference in the lives of others. Since social work assists people dealing with issues like child abuse, poverty, disability and mental health, it provides an ideal opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can help at risk individuals manage a range of social factors and support those in need of additional support after a period of ill health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through your work you will support individuals to reach their goals and live independently. Your actions and those of the wider multidisciplinary team can have a direct impact on their wellbeing and that of their family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately there are times when the cases your working on become matters for the police. Notably in instances of neglect or abuse. You may be called upon to give evidence or use your knowledge to make recommendations  to the court regarding the best interests of your client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore your interests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A highly appealing aspect of social work is the diverse nature of the profession. You may spend some of your time at a desk. But a lot of it will be spent out in the community, supporting people in various settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll either work in a statutory or non-statutory role. Statutory positions require you to act in accordance with and enforce the legislation that protects your vulnerable clients. Non-statutory roles don\u2019t require you to enforce the law. As a non-statutory social worker, you\u2019ll be employed within the charity sector or in specialist roles where you support particular needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either way, each day will present new challenges which gives you the chance to discover your interests and skills.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll choose to support individuals, families and communities in one of three main areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n