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Working for the Council

Becoming a Social Worker

If you are interested in becoming a social worker, the Department of Health has produced a handy guide.

This guide covers the significance of social work and why it's a good career; what social workers do; working with children, families and young people; working with adults; career prospects for those interested in becoming a social worker; and the routes into social work.


You can download the guide from the Department of Health website.

You may also be interested in Social Care Recruitment Campaign website.

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