I Wanna Be a Social Worker · A Day In The Life Of A Social Worker
Rebecca meets Danielle to find out what a day in the life of a Social Worker is all about.
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Trasnscript
Let's face it, sometimes life can get tough and for some people those tough times are far harder than those of the average person. Times where people can feel alone or as if they have nowhere else to turn. Social workers are unique group of people who help those who feel helpless. People dealing with personal or social problems. They can do this case by case or via programs that benefit groups and communities. Today I'm at the Department of Child Protection and Family Support to find out what it takes to be a social worker. As a social worker at the Department of Child Protection practitioners ensure the well-being and safety of children and young people. With the opportunity to specialise in specific areas social workers provide people with counselling and support through crisis situations as well as helping out in the community.
Hi Danielle, I'm Rebecca.
I was just wondering could i pick your brain on what it's like to be a social worker?
Absolutely.
Fantastic let's go have a chat. So, Danielle take us through a typical day of being a social worker.
There's never a typical day of being a social worker, it depends on what's happened with the families to what we're going to do on that day. So we might have a day where you're answering phone calls and going through emails in your office space, to going out with police, checking houses, doing home visits it just depends on what clients you have.
Wow, that sounds really full-on, what inspired you to want to be a social worker?
I wanted to help people and being a social worker in the Department of Child Protection we get to help the children and I think that makes it a big difference in the future.
What would you say the most rewarding part of your job is?
Helping children making sure that they're safe.
What would you say the hardest part of your job is?
Probably work-life balance because you give hundred and ten percent at work all the time it's trying to leave work at work and go home and have a life.
What advice would you give someone if they were looking to be a social worker?
Get some life experience first so you're grounded in your practice and you know how to go in to certain issues. And apart from the Department of Child Protection what other organisations need social workers? Lots of organisations so we have the Health Department, Department of Corrections and non-government agencies as well such as Wesley UnitingCare West.
If you could list from now to school what steps does somebody need to take if they wanted to be a social worker?
You need to graduate you 12 high school, then you go to university and do Social Work degree or psychology degree. Graduate from that and then do a placement.
And what characteristics does somebody need to be a social worker?
You need to be very confident person, you need to like challenges and be very resilient as well. If you could do one thing differently but still end up where you are today what would it be?
I probably would have gone straight from high school into University and not taking the six month break.
Excellent, thank you so much for having a chat with us today. What you - I'm sure is very much appreciated throughout the community.
Thank you.
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This was a really watered down on what social workers do.
@lilibombin6667
3 жыл бұрын
Bland as heck
THIS I graduated from college from the social service worker program. Glad other people want to help others 💛
we watch this video in class. I think it's good idear cause we can see differente career. So thanks you for the video.
Such a helpful video thanks!! To the people with the nasty comments, why did you click on this video if you think social work isn't a career? A billion of videos on youtube but you decide to complain on this one.
@Faerieshimmer
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s rude :(
@rehmeenkhan8520
5 жыл бұрын
Right
@rehmeenkhan8520
5 жыл бұрын
I am Pakistan
@Alex-ei6qr
Жыл бұрын
@@rehmeenkhan8520 grape
"So, Danielle, take us through a typical day of being a social worker" Danielle: There's never a "typical day" of being a social worker. Damn, Danielle petty af.
@waynepayne9875
5 жыл бұрын
All australians are like that
@elizabethfrei9362
3 жыл бұрын
its true tho lol
She said the best thing is to get some life experience and then later said she regretted taking six months off after high school before starting uni??? Wth?
@Beteurflawe
4 жыл бұрын
idk
@Beteurflawe
4 жыл бұрын
it's strange
@wolfferoni
3 жыл бұрын
I suppose she meant life experience in things relating to social work. Taking 6 months off doesn't necessarily mean you're going to get life skills.
@julietcrowson3503
Жыл бұрын
Get life experience? More like work with the Corrie...if you know what I mean... White collar criminal defence lawyers who learn from who? The answer's in the question!!
I'm sorry, but her biggest career regret was taking a 6 month break after high school? Really? Way to provide helpful education/career advice to people looking to commit to their career....
@heavanjohnson9414
8 жыл бұрын
some people just can't handle it I know I just graduated with a class of 500 and only 45 are going to college
@Petrichorus-
4 жыл бұрын
Well if you wait longer you forget more information and it takes you more time to finish your education. Taking a break isn't for everyone
@melissasainis544
3 жыл бұрын
@@Petrichorus- Eh I disagree. Taking a break can really help clarify what direction you want to go in. But it depends on your mindset
AM I the only one who notices that the music in the background is "I'm Everywhere" by Technoaxe? I'm waiting for JackSepticEye to start saying "Thank you guys so much for watching. If you like this career path punch that like button- IN the face.."
@Siberius-
8 жыл бұрын
Oh it is too lol, good spotting.
@meganparker4508
8 жыл бұрын
I wasnt the only one!!!
@mackenzies8909
6 жыл бұрын
Like a booosssss
@intercepteredi2469
4 жыл бұрын
Lemons Zest HIGH FIVES ALL AROUND
Interview starts at 1:10
@livymiso
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! :)
Day in the life videos are so fun... I made one too...gonna make so many more!
@DanceFitnessByMyah
5 жыл бұрын
I watched it! It was great🤗
2:55 Wow such regrets….
lol 6 month break, i've had a 3 year break LMAO
@gallardoy9211
5 жыл бұрын
That’s fuckkeddd
@gallardoy9211
5 жыл бұрын
Ima take a 3 month break life is too short to take 3 year breaks
@iceberg1342
5 жыл бұрын
three year break I feel that
Soon to be Registered Social Worker in PH
Dear mam +2 after international student in Australia beacher of Social Work study
she looks like lauren southern
Good work
Hi,I want to be a social worker but first of all I need help . anybody 'll help me
Y’a des gens de ST2S 1 ici ?😂
@myriamdahdah7386
3 жыл бұрын
Oui mdr😂
@juliejouve2753
3 жыл бұрын
Exact
@bicbic1526
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂trop vrai
@WeaZux
3 жыл бұрын
Wsh vous aussi 😭
@marycool4986
2 жыл бұрын
@@WeaZux présent !
Damn Danielle
Good
Thank you
thank u
I wanna be a social worker but I’m allergic to dogs and cats and if they have one what shall I do in the home vists
@AneishaH
5 жыл бұрын
Star Mar there’s many other settings than homes, like hospitals, schools, juvy..
@julietcrowson3503
Жыл бұрын
Take antihistamines 🙂
yay i wanna be a social worker too
want to look in odyssey house victoria
I graduate from Arizona State univwrsty with my BA degree in social work, and its almost 2 years I haven't found any job in social work fild even assistant social work is no chance. here is my story due to my family convincing that social work career is the best career and I can find job easily so anyway I graduated from ASU having 45000 students loan on my shoulder and sadly moved to CA , the worse state in the world for special work job specially orange county. let me warn you Do not take the career or college to pursuit social work. social work careers is not a dis appointment but also after getting your BSW all social work jobs are asking only for Master in social Work. so when you go to univesrties they never tell you that you will not find job unless you get your masters so after achieving your BSW you realize that without Master degree your BSW is a toilet pepper meaning not only you get a slap of wake up call but you also realized that student loan to pay , so after not finding job you realize that you need to get your master in social work , so by the time you graduate not only you you will get a job and you will be lucky to find a job fir 18 dollers an hours and don't forget by the time you get your master you will end up with 150.00, students loan ..and one morthing please please please don't move to the welfare state CA if you are non haspanic speakers because this is not a state that stands for minoraties, if you are not haspanic or black you can say goodbye to your career for social work. please don't think your BSW degree mean anything.. so state of CA is fir haspanics and blacks only and Not minoraties
@opus88888
8 жыл бұрын
Saleema, I'm a community developer (MA) from Mexico (dual citizenship). May I find a job in CA in social or community field?
@JesusHernandez-fg7nk
7 жыл бұрын
most jobs do state that you need a masters to get employed
@squid3piece
7 жыл бұрын
How's life treating you now? After a full year?
@christinaireton3253
6 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I never had an issue finding a job when I have my bachelors, however I do have more opportunities and pay with a masters.
@justeeenar8484
6 жыл бұрын
Nice spelling...
Ils sont où les français mdrr
Soooo you’re a mobile therapist..? lol
Rede mal langsamer wegen euch hab ich kaum was verstanden in der Arbeit
CHURR MY KHUZN
id give her one
@jimjones3381
6 жыл бұрын
badhand82 again lol
@jimjones3381
6 жыл бұрын
You look like a weirdo
Lol the lady was nodding and smiling while she was on the phone. NO ONE CAN SEE YOU
this is so white lol
@jennabates3056
5 жыл бұрын
danny itsallaboutme280 AMEN to that LOL
@julietcrowson3503
Жыл бұрын
There are only 2 people there - probably friends - I agree but she's so blond.... they're so skinny, so middle class.blah blah blah...they might have mixed genes, bleached hair... they're both women, young women...
Sounds marxist.
@waynepayne9875
5 жыл бұрын
How so?
I manage disabled clients in the social care industry where the only people who like social workers are themselves. Social workers are evil, emotionally castrated and vindictive. They tend to go into the profession with lovely ideals but are turned in to vicious accounts within six months.
Poor you wanting a job like this
@almeraserieses5854
2 жыл бұрын
why ?