Social work is a diverse profession, spanning almost every example of the human experience and supporting people at some of their most vulnerable moments. It’s also incredibly rewarding – social workers have the chance to make a positive impact, empowering families and their communities in a job that involves great variety on a daily basis.
To coincide with Social Work Week (20-24 March), we asked five social workers across England what attracted them to their profession, what they enjoyed most about the job and the advice they’d give to someone at the start of their career. Here’s what they said:
