FAQs

What is the difference between 'social work' and 'social care'?

Social care tends to be an umbrella term, encompassing those who support people in the their day-to-day lives; social workers are professionally qualified staff, registered with the General Social Care Council.

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What training do I need to become a graduate social worker?

Find out the skills and qualifications you'll need for a graduate career in social work.

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What are the main social work roles?

Jobs in social work exist in all parts of society.

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FAQs: the recruitment process in social work

You'll have to go through several steps to apply for a social work position after you graduate.

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FAQs: working life as a graduate social worker

Find out about the life of a graduate social worker, including your earning potential, professional development and work/life balance.

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Who employs graduate social workers?

There are several kinds of social work employers and they have different specialisms.

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What other social work careers are there for graduates?

Want to be a probation worker, a counsellor or to work in occupational therapy? Explore the wide variety of graduate careers on offer within the social care sector.

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