What are the different types of social workers out there?

Question

What are the different types of social workers out there?

Answer 1

There are many types of social workers, who do different things according to their specific role, but also very similar in many aspects, where they need to empower, mentor, support and liaises with other agencies, and have the ability to identify issues as they may arise, even teaching people how to develop their own skills etc to overcome problems.

Types of social workers are;

Family - works with the family as a whole group, where they may need support to work through many issues that arise, such as education of the child, family breakdown etc.

School - works with the child's family and the school, to get the best outcomes and support for the child, similar to the family social worker, and so much more.

Child protection - protects the child from abuse in all forms

Youth - works with teen issues (pregnancy, drugs, alcohol, s*x, peer pressure etc), their family and schools and so much more.

Disability - works with the disabled and carers to make sure they are getting the best support services, equipment, respite etc and so much more.

Aged - works with the aged and their carers, to make sure they are getting the best support services, equipments and care and so much more.

Mental health - works with those with a mental health condition, and their family, to ensure they are getting the support services, medication and so much more.

Substance abuse - works with those affected by substance abuse, their family and working on harm minimization and or prevention of drug or alcohol abuse, and so much more.

There is many more social workers who I have not mentioned

Answer 2

There are loads.

Family Support

Child protection

Special needs coordinators

Family Planning

Education Coordinators

Nursery Inspectors

to name but a few.