Social work has always been an integral part of every human society. However, the concept of social work has evolved over the years and continues to evolve in keeping with changing human and social needs and situations. Social work today does not mean only charity or philanthropy. It has been accorded the significance of a profession like the other helping professions and is practiced in a systematic and methodical manner.Social Work as a profession is being increasingly recognised as a core profession in the process of human and social development. The scope of the human and social services continues to be in keeping with the functions of the Modern Welfare State. Professionally trained and qualified social workers are increasingly being sought for holding responsible positions in government and non-government organizations working in the field of individual, family, community and social development.A degree in Social Work will provide me with the ability to undertake a variety of different professional roles. These roles include working with child protection, older people, in hospitals or in the fostering sector.
The course has offered me some great opportunities such as shadowing qualified Social Workers, resiliency days, trips abroad and a wide range of placement options for my second and third year.Skills that I will develop throughout my degree will be valued by many employers. Skills such as how to communicate with a client, problem solving, empathy, team work and time management can be transferred to many different roles within the Social Work sector and other careers.Social Work as a profession is being increasingly recognised as a core profession in the process of human and social development. The scope of the human and social services continues to be in keeping with the functions of the Modern Welfare State. Professionally trained and qualified social workers are increasingly being sought for holding responsible positions in government and non-government organizations working in the field of individual, family, community and social development.
Social work as a professional activity attempts to enable individuals, families and communities to satisfy their needs and resolve their difficulties, preferably, in their own cultural and social milieu and concerted efforts are made to minimize the barriers which tend to prevent people from achieving the best of which they are capable.
In order to be able to face the variety of challenges, social work education has a very systematic, well-developed, rigorous and demanding training programmer. Over the years training in Social Work has assumed increasing importance and relevance as it is being recognised that a basic aptitude for helping people can be furthered, directed and moulded in order to ensure one’s development as an effective professional social worker. Training in social work is best received by an open mind since the aim and the focus of training is on the development of a healthy and mature professional personality in order to appropriately meet the demands of the social work profession.
A demand for trained social workers in various fields is continuously on the increase and newer avenues are being opened where human help is needed for dealing with difficult human situations. The training programmer therefore emphasis development of efficient and competent professionals.