Social workers often get a raw deal in the media: blamed when something goes wrong, and ignored when things go right. It can feel that few stories present the profession as anything other than incompetent, harassed and overworked. And, while social work is facing huge demand at a time of reduced budgets, the difficulties of the job are not the whole story.
To mark World Social Work Day, which takes place on Tuesday 17 March, we’d like to celebrate the best things about being a social worker. What are the moments that make you love what you do? If you had to pick your favourite thing about your job, what would it be? We want to hear any stories, reflections or anecdotes you have about the positive side of being a social worker. This can be in any form: a picture or video you take, something you write, or any creative content. If it’s a video, please don’t include any music unless you own the licence to it. And, naturally, please make sure you don’t compromise any client confidentiality in your story.
Whether it’s the big moments, or something more day-to-day, share your favourite thing about being a social worker, and help us celebrate the profession this world social work day.
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