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What do social service workers do?

 

There is a wide range of services including children and families, older people, people with mental health problems, physical or learning difficulties, substance abuse, those who experience homelessness or whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS. Some choose to work in youth and criminal justice services, adoption and fostering or with refugees and asylum seekers. Others work in early years which includes early education and child care.

 


What do I do now?

Voluntary work will help you to gain experience of the sector which is invaluable when you apply for a job or higher education programme.


To find out about voluntary work in your area contact your local volunteer centre  –  you’ll find details in your phone book  –  or go to: www.volunteerscotland.info

Useful websites

Find out more about working in social services

 

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations - www.scvo.org.uk

Social Work Recruitment Campaign - www.socialworkcareers.co.uk

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Further information

Did you know?

  • Over 138,000 people work in social services in Scotland
  • There are more than 25,000 early education and child care workers

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