What are the frustrations and challenges of working in social work?
Hello Shawnda. Thanks for your question. A good one. Here’s what I have: Social work is a profession carried out by social workers in many different countries. Accordingly, the nature of social work can vary widely, but its broad aim is to assess and meet people’s social needs by providing services which enable them to live in safety and with independence and dignity. Certain types of social workers are more likely to suffer criticism than most other workers because they often work in scenarios which are highly emotionally charged. Examples include: Taking a child away from parents who are regarded as unfit. Failing to remove children from parents who subsequently hurt or kill them organizing demonstrations. Supporting activities that are highly controversial – abortion, needle exchanges. Just three of many challenges, Shawnda! Social workers would respond that often problems with social workers can be traced to poor pay, inadequate training, excessive case loads, inadequate funding, a
