Social Services
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Social Service workers have a statutory responsibility to protect and support the health of vulnerable children and adults and may offer a wide variety of services to children and their parents, usually within the home setting and managed by a social worker. Depending on their specialisation, they can work in colleges, government departments, hospitals, mental health clinics, and community centres.
Mentors from the field
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JOSIE LANE
Current position
Journalist, communist & editor for Hindustan Times, DNA & Nat Geo Traveler. She's covered stories from travel start-ups, communities, gentrification, gender issues, and human rights.
Career prospects & criteria
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Educational Qualifications
Bachelors in Social Work
Masters in Social Services/ Social Work
What you need to get started
Previous experience in an area relating to social work is extremely important if you want to become a social worker
Paid positions or voluntary work in places such as community care centers, charities that work with vulnerable adults or children, counseling settings, or youth centers.
Soft Skills
Empathy
Compassion
Problem Solving
Emotional Intelligence
Tolerance
Communication
Organizational Skills
Negotiation
Critical thinking
Interpersonal Skills
Professionalism
Cultural competence
Patience
Determination
Technical Skills
Advocacy skills
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