261331 Social Worker

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Aged Care Social Worker
• Child Protection Social Worker
• Clinical Social Worker
• Disability Social Worker
• Family Violence Social Worker
• Mental Health Social Worker
• School Social Worker
• Social Work Supervisor

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Conducts biopsychosocial and risk assessments to assist individuals and families to resolve their presented problems
• Provides case management services, and negotiates and mediates strategies related to clients' needs
• Works with clients to develop and deliver individualised casework practice, group counselling, and support plans
• Promotes clients' agency and rights to access resources and community services
• Supports clients in legal and administrative proceedings, including assessment reports, and providing information or evidence in court
• Provides supervision and peer support to other Social Workers to address ethical dilemmas, gaps in practice, and areas of avoidance
• Analyses, develops, promotes, and implements social policies to respond to social needs
• Collaborates with government, community organisations, social agencies, volunteer groups, and other stakeholders to improve and develop services, and address structural inequalities