Career

Social Work

Social Work

 

Social Work aspirants are inclined towards studying social sciences and humanities that focus on improving the social structure of the society and empowering those who are weak and underprivileged. Many sections of the society are suffering from issues like lack of education, healthcare facilities, awareness related to diseases, drug abuse, violence, etc. Hence, social work focuses on providing right guidance, opportunities, facilities and solutions to those who are suffering and the professionals working in this field are called Social Workers.

 

Role Desciption

 

The Social Workers are responsible for dealing with issues like; drug abuse, domestic violence, lack of education, unemployment, etc. they identify people who are suffering and need help, provide information related to Welfare Schemes run by Government, provide services like Education, Food, Employment, Shelters to underprivileged, offer medical help like treatment, counseling, ambulance service, etc to the needy. It is all their duty to spread awareness related to basic rights and keep the masses well informed about the policies as per the area, section and issues faced by communities.

 

Eligibility

 

  • 10 + 2 in any Stream
  • Bachelors in any Stream/Social Work for 3years
  • Master of Social Work for 2 years

 

Significant Statistics

 

  • Minimum 50% in 10+2 is required
     

Pros/Cons

 

Pros

  • Flexible working hours
  • Soul satisfying career as it involved doing good to humanity
  • These professionals are high in demand

 

Cons

  • Lot of emotional stability is required
  • Working under pressure and strict guidelines
  • Unpleasant working environment like hospitals, rehabilitation centers, jails, etc.
     
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Substance Abuse Workers

Substance abuse social workers work with patients who are suffering from drug addiction and find out the underlying causes for addiction so that proper counseling and care can be provided to the patients for their well-being.

3.0LPA

Child Welfare Workers

Social workers in this area work with the children who are abandoned and are suffering from problems like violence, poverty, disability, illiteracy, etc. Social workers provide these children appropriate care, facilities, and guidance so that these children can be protected and enjoy basic human rights. Workers in this field are equipped with the knowledge related to child rights and laws. They are mostly employed with government organizations, or NGOs.

4.0LPA

Corporate Social Responsibility

Individuals with a background in social work are hired by various corporate firms as Corporate Social Responsibility Managers. Every corporate has a CSR department through which the company is involved in fulfilling its social responsibility towards the society.

8.0LPA

Public Social Worker

Public Social Workers are responsible for general well-being of the public and they work for the development of various communities. They are responsible for understanding the needs and problems of community members and provide them appropriate solutions while devising various effective policies for the welfare of communities.

3.0LPA

Clinical Social Worker

Clinical social workers provide therapy and counseling services to individuals and families dealing with mental health issues, addiction, and emotional challenges

4.0LPA

Medical Social Worker

Medical social workers work in healthcare settings, offering support to patients and their families by connecting them to appropriate resources, providing emotional support, and addressing psychosocial needs.

4.0LPA

Social Work Educator

Social work educators teach social work programs at educational institutions, preparing future social workers for their careers.

4.0LPA

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Career Path

Social Work

3 Steps

Skills

monitoring
communication skills
writing skills
active listening
social perceptiveness
service orientation
legal knowledge
information on government schemes
human rights knowledge
social skills

Recruitment Area

Hospitals ,

Old Age homes ,

Educational Institutes ,

Rehabilitation Centres ,

Elementary and High Schools ,

Alternative Schools ,

Preschools ,

Shelters ,

Specialized Schools ,

Community Centres ,

Workshops & Day Centres .

Recruiters

UNICEF ,

UNESCO ,

AIIMS ,

PGI ,

CRY ,

IGNOU ,

MGNREGA .

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