Social Worker
OSCA 261331·ANZSCO 272511
29,000
37.1%
84.8%
41 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Social Worker is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
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About this career
Assesses the biopsychosocial needs of individuals, families and groups, assists and empowers people to develop and use skills and resources needed to resolve social and other problems, and furthers human wellbeing and human rights, social justice and social development.
What they typically do
- Conducts biopsychosocial and risk assessments to assist individuals and families to resolve their presented problems
- Provides case management services, and negotiates and mediates strategies related to clients' needs
- Works with clients to develop and deliver individualised casework practice, group counselling and support plans
- Promotes clients' agency and rights to access resources and community services
- Supports clients in legal and administrative proceedings, including assessment reports and providing information or evidence in court
- Provides supervision and peer support to other Social Workers to address ethical dilemmas, gaps in practice and areas of avoidance
- Analyses, develops, promotes and implements social policies to respond to social needs
- Collaborates with government, community organisations, social agencies, volunteer groups and other stakeholders to improve and develop services, and address structural inequalities
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Social Worker.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.