2442- SOCIAL WORKERS

Job Title: 

SOCIAL WORKERS

Alternate Titles: 

Psychiatric social worker,Senior practitioner (local government: social services),Social worker

Job Description: 

Social workers provide information, advice and support to those who are socially excluded or are experiencing crisis; they protect the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people, people with disabilities, elderly people and people who are mentally or physically ill, and they may specialise in specific areas of work.

Education: 

Social work is a regulated profession and practitioners must be registered with the appropriate statutory body. To register a social worker must satisfy the criteria for registration. Non-graduates must undertake a three-year degree in social work; graduates with relevant experience may take a two-year postgraduate diploma/Masters degree. Prior relevant work experience or relevant voluntary work is encouraged. Background checks including a CRB check are required.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 2
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 4.1
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • liaises with other health and social care professionals and agencies to identify those in need and at risk within the local community;
  • interviews individuals and groups to assess and review the nature and extent of difficulties;
  • undertakes and writes up assessments to specified standards;
  • arranges for further counselling or assistance in the form of financial or material help;
  • organises support and develops care plans to address service users? needs;
  • keeps case records, prepares reports and participates in team meetings;
  • gives evidence in court;
  • participates in training and supervision.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK