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A social worker has diverse contract types. These include:

• Permanent social worker jobs: in a permanent role, you work until you retire or resign from your job. Permanent positions are ideal if you are looking for increased financial stability and job security.
• Contract social worker jobs: in a contract position, you work for a specified period stipulated in the employment agreement. A contract role helps you develop skills without committing to a long-term job.
• Temporary social worker jobs: in a temporary position, you work a few months or years before moving on to another job. Temporary roles allow you to try the job in different settings without committing.
• social worker jobs – full-time: in a full-time position, you benefit from a regular routine and fixed schedule. That means you work the stipulated hours of a workday. 
• social worker jobs – part-time: a part-time social worker role is ideal if you have other commitments. This position is ideal if you want a flexible job.

Are you sensitive and patient, and can you remain calm in stressful situations? Then consider being a social worker. As a social worker, you assist people with social or interpersonal difficulties. You protect children or adults from harm and provide them with the required support. Your primary role is to assess individuals or families to determine if they require support. That includes conducting interviews, speaking with other professionals to determine a client’s situation and arranging the necessary help.

If you would like to find out more about the role, responsibilities, salary and qualifications needed to become a social worker in the UK, see our social worker job profile page.

You will find more information on the social worker salary on the social worker job profile page. You can also find the salary for each specific job shown here if you click on the description.

In order to become a social worker you will need to hold either a degree or gain experience via an apprenticeship:

• university degree: you can join the social work field by completing an undergraduate degree in social work or related courses. The bachelor's programme must be approved by Social Work England. You need 2 to 3 A-Levels to secure an undergraduate degree, and you may be eligible for a social work bursary. Postgraduate qualifications are also available in social work if you want to improve your skills or get a promotion.
• apprenticeship: social worker degree apprenticeships take three years and include on-the-job training and coursework. To meet the entry requirements, you need 4 to 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 and A-Levels.

For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the education and qualifications section of our social worker job profile.

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