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What is a Social Worker?
Life as a Social Worker:
Social workers support individuals and families to improve their well-being and help address challenges in their personal lives. They provide guidance and resources to help people navigate personal, social, or economic hardships. Social workers work with their clients to understand their needs and identify their goals and challenges - they then create personalised plans to address these specific issues.
They provide and offer counselling and emotional support so clients can cope with their challenges (for example abuse or grief); they also help clients to access resources that will benefit them (e.g., healthcare or financial support).
Social workers also have the important role of providing immediate responses to urgent situations such as domestic violence or child protection - they identify risks and ensure the well being of their clients. Social workers don’t just work amongst themselves as they collaborate with lawyers, the police and healthcare providers to supply holistic support. Relationships and trust are formed and regular progress is tracked so interventions can be changed based on the client's situation.
Social Work as a Career
Career Pathways:
There are many pathways and work environments available through Social Work including NHS practice, private practice, management, further education and research to name a few. Click on the links to find out more detailed information.
Salary:
Starting salaries for qualified Social Workers in England (Band 6) range from £35,392 to £42,618. More detailed information can be found on the link.
Governing Bodies:
To practice as a registered Social Worker in the United Kingdom, you must be a member of the Social Care England. More detailed information can be found here:
Facilities and Studying Social Work at Sheffield Hallam University
A variety of interactive facilities are available to support learning, including:
Specialist Facilities: These include simulated spaces, such as a mock courtroom, where students can practice and refine their skills in realistic settings.
Online Apps and Platforms: These tools support collaborative learning and help enhance essential Social Worker skills like teamwork and communication.
Employment and Client-Based Databases: These resources simulate real-world professional environments, particularly in social work, helping students prepare for their careers by working with employment scenarios.
Further information on the Social Work facilities at Sheffield Hallam University can be found on the link to the Health and Social Care Hub:
Student Experience:
Watch and listen to this clip featuring a real student who studied Social Work at Sheffield Hallam University:
Social Work Courses Available at Sheffield Hallam University:
BA (Honours) - Social Work
MSW - Social Work
The link for this course is listed below, providing further details, including entry requirements:
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