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Social Work Practitioner

Social workers help people and families through difficult times - like homelessness, family breakdown, mental health problems or caring for children. They connect people to services they need and fight for their rights.

Social Work Practitioner

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Social Sciences

AI IMPACT
AI USED FOR33%moving to75%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.

THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years

This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a modest share of what this job actually involves today, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

NHSThe NHS offers a range of social work roles across various settings, providing excellent training and development opportunities.
Barnardo'sA leading children's charity, Barnardo's provides social work practitioners with the chance to make a significant impact on young lives.
The Children's SocietyThis charity focuses on supporting vulnerable children and young people, providing a fulfilling environment for social work practitioners.
MindMind is a mental health charity that employs social workers to support individuals facing mental health challenges.