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What would a typical work day be like for a social worker?
I'm considering becoming a social worker after high school. #social-work #social-worker
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LaToya’s Answer
I work as a renal/medical social worker. My typical day is arriving to work between 8-9 am and rounding on my shifts at one of my clinics. I have 3 shifts of patients to see on Monday (36 patients total). I usually finish my day between 6-7 pm. Some day’s can be busy (completing comprehensive assessments, charting, etc.) while others can be light. A social workers typical day depends on their role and no day is ever the same.
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Donna’s Answer
It really depends on what area of Social Work you are employed.
A mental health social worker can work in a hospital with other professionals Psychiatrists, Psychiatric nurse, Occupational therapy/Art therapy.
Visit families in their own homes
Speak with Mental health solicitors at Mental health Tribunals
Writing reports have case loads.
It can be very demanding and stressful but also rewarding helping people recover and move forward in their lives.
Some Social workers can work with elderly or children or young people or families
Helping advising on housing or finances or providing information.
There are sometimes assistant Social care worker roles.
Or Healthcare assistant or support workers helping a social worker on the job or student.
Hope this helps the roles are changing all the time.
My experience in Social care was some time ago
Best to seek Careers advice
A mental health social worker can work in a hospital with other professionals Psychiatrists, Psychiatric nurse, Occupational therapy/Art therapy.
Visit families in their own homes
Speak with Mental health solicitors at Mental health Tribunals
Writing reports have case loads.
It can be very demanding and stressful but also rewarding helping people recover and move forward in their lives.
Some Social workers can work with elderly or children or young people or families
Helping advising on housing or finances or providing information.
There are sometimes assistant Social care worker roles.
Or Healthcare assistant or support workers helping a social worker on the job or student.
Hope this helps the roles are changing all the time.
My experience in Social care was some time ago
Best to seek Careers advice
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Kim’s Answer
Anastasia,
Most people going into the social work field have some college. Are you looking for something you can do directly after high school without going to college?
Given some of your other questions, I can tell you are concerned about the stress and emotional impact social work can bring about. I recommend you consider volunteering, to both evaluate if you like it, and also to get your foot in the door!
Here is a good place to start.
https://ccaosa.org/employment-2/
Kim