Social Worker
Advocate for the improved wellbeing of individuals and groups.
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Feb 2024
It has been challenging but also very rewarding.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Social Work
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationGovernment & Defence
The good thingsIt is a very diverse career with many different areas you can go into and expand your knowledge and experience. It is a line of work that is rewarding and makes you feel like you can achieve some diff...
The challengesIt can present with challenging situations and can be emotionally and mentally hard.
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Dec 2023
Children and young persons safety is paramount
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Applied Social Science
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationGovernment & Defence
The good thingsWorking with diverse families / whanau. I’m passionate about keeping children safe. Not working alone is what keeps me safe. I enjoy working with team mates who have the same goal, children’s safety i...
The challengesWorking for a statutory agency comes with a lot of time recording everything. The saying is if it is not recorded it did not happen.
Another challenge is working with family / whanau who do not want u...
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