Becoming a Social Worker in Queensland

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About this role

Provide care and advice to people within the community; support people in crisis and connect them with community welfare programs covering housing, welfare, employment or support with human rights issues.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Social Worker include:

  • help people access support and resources, including housing, health, welfare, and employment services
  • implement research projects to address client needs, organisation goals and social policy
  • implement pilot projects that develop the community and self-help skills of community members
  • cooperate with community organisations, social agencies and voluntary groups
  • support people in crisis; listen to their issues and assist with decision making
  • refer people to community services as needed
  • analyse, develop, promote and implement social policies
  • monitor the progress of clients by maintaining contact
  • compile case records and reports.

Courses that can lead to a career as a Social Worker

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  1. Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing

    11069NAT

    • 1–2 years
    • Cost varies
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  2. Certificate IV in Housing

    CHC42221

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

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