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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Policy Advocate : They work to influence social policies, advocating for changes that benefit marginalised or disadvantaged populations. Community Organizer : Social workers may organise and mobilise communities to address social issues, promote social justice, and create positive change.

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News Items – March 9, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Frank Thewes is a member of NASW-NJ: 5 Times to Avoid Saying the Word “Should” to Your Partner, According to Therapists Best Life If you’re feeling uncared for by your partner, you might be tempted to tell them something along the lines of “you should be more attentive to my needs.”

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News Items – March 9, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Frank Thewes is a member of NASW-NJ: 5 Times to Avoid Saying the Word “Should” to Your Partner, According to Therapists Best Life If you’re feeling uncared for by your partner, you might be tempted to tell them something along the lines of “you should be more attentive to my needs.”

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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

Social Work Haven

A social worker is a trained professional who helps individuals, families, groups, and communities in addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Social workers can work in different settings, such as schools, hospitals, non-profit organisations, government agencies, and private practice.

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How to Write Care Act Needs Assessment Easily

Social Work Haven

As a Newly Qualified Social Worker a few years ago, I understood that to become effective at what I do as a social worker , there was a need for me to write good Care Act 2014 needs assessments. A needs assessment is carried out by social services to decide your care and support needs.

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Ten Ways COVID-19 Created the Perfect Storm for Social Worker Burnout (and why I still have hope)

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Editor’s note: This post was written by Melanie Sage from the University at Buffalo’s School of Social Work in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a follow-up to her post – A Love Letter to Social Workers on the Front Lines of COVID-19. Carol, a school social worker, serves youth with serious physical disabilities.