Social worker, Tauwhiro
Also known as
- Registered social worker
Social workers provide support and advice to people with personal or social problems and help with community and social issues.
Duration
02:14 mins
Your pay could be
$77K
Lower
$87K to $107K
Most common
$116K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Social workers
- usually work regular business hours and may be on call
- usually work in hospitals, health clinics, hospices, schools, offices and community centres and may travel locally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be responsible, work well with others and communicate well
Tasks
- write reports or evaluations
- maintain client records
- interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress
- arrange physical or mental health services for clients
- advocate for individual or community needs
- counsel clients regarding educational or vocational issues
- evaluate the effectiveness of counselling or educational programmes
- confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress
- evaluate potential problems in home or work environments of clients
- evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become a social worker.
You need
- to be 20 years old or over
- a bachelor's degree in social work
- to pass a police check
- an Annual Practicing Certificate
- a driver licence
You may need
- experience in similar work
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Social Workers Registration Board New Zealand
Kāhui Whakamana Tauwhiro
Phone Number,0508 797 269
office@swrb.govt.nz
https://swrb.govt.nzIf you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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