Health and Community Services - Careers

Social Worker

Job Description

Assesses the social needs of individuals and groups, and assists people to develop and use the skills and resources needed to resolve social and other problems

Personal Requirements

Emotional maturity
Keen analytical abilities
Able to view other people’s problems objectively
Good organisational skills
Good communication skills
Able to work as part of a team
Able to work independently
Commitment to Social Justice

Employment settings that you could enter using your Social Worker skills:

Children’s and Family Court
Community Health Centres
Counselling Services
Government Departments
Hospital or Health Care Settings
Mediation Services
Non-government agencies including church groups
Rehabilitation Services
Mental Health Services

Career Extensions you could consider after taking further training:

Careers Counsellor
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Nurse
Occupational Therapist
Psychologist
Social Services Case Manager
Trauma Counsellor
Welfare Centre Manager