Why choose social work ?
Social work is totally unique from other professions as it focuses on both the person and their environment. Social workers manage and interact with the external factors that can impact a persons life and wellbeing,They create opportunities to manage these challenges through assessment and intervention. This article from the National Association of Social Workers provides a general insight into what social workers do.
Why Choose the Social Work Profession (socialworkers.org)
Learn more about the types of social work
The social work industry is multifaceted, working in a whole range of different aspects of our life ranging across ages, different groups and industries like within education and healthcare for example. The article from the NASW explores the whole range of different career options for social workers as well as opportunities for job progression.
Types of Social Work (socialworkers.org)
Whilst the NASW is an American organisation the information is helpful as it can be applied to practices in the UK