Social Worker
Companion through challenging life phases
Fields of activity | Social Worker
As a social worker, you’ll advise, accompany, and support people in difficult life situations. Your clients may include individuals or groups, people of all ages and from various backgrounds, such as children, senior citizens, refugees, people with disabilities, addicts, homeless people, or offenders.
Depending on the client, the areas of responsibility as a social worker can vary greatly. You may recommend appropriate forms of assistance, support clients in their everyday lives, help them to live independently, or identify and prevent social ills. You’ll also be involved in administrative tasks or liaising with public authorities and institutions.
Personal requirements | Social Worker
- Problem-solving skills and flexibility
- Self-reflection
- Strong expression and communication skills
- Physical and mental stability
- Empathy
Path to the profession | Social Worker
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As a social worker, you’ll work wherever your clients are – in schools, residential homes, counseling centers, retirement or nursing homes, emergency shelters, hospitals, youth centers, and more. You’ll either be employed directly by a specific institution or work for an organization or association that sends you to different locations. You can also take on a wide range of tasks for public authorities and social sector organizations.
Social Work