1. By Lenorah, Catriona, Leanne, Clare, Mairead, oonagh, Louise
Social Worker

2. 1. Education and Training Requirements
To be a social worker, you need to have a BSc Honours Degree in Social Work
300 tariff points needed to get into a social work degree.
These can be achieved by GCSE, Leaving Certificate, A Levels and Diploma’s.
GCSE Mathematics and English are required at grade C or above.

3. Other Requirements Other vital requirements include:
Being registered with NISCC
Access NI check (Vetting)
A full driving licence
Being able to work flexible hours

4. Other experiences useful for social work.
Voluntary work is also beneficial throughout e.g. working with children, people with disabilities and people who suffer from mental illnesses.
Having experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and other inter-agencies.

5. 2. Practical Skills, Knowledge and Understanding Requirements
Good communication and listening skills
Good at problem solving and work as a collaboration.
Need to be empathic and deliver a high standard of care to all patients.
A good social worker has to be non-judgemental and open minded.
Reliable and trustworthy is very important as they are working with vulnerable people.
Good patients is important also.
Understand and follow legislation, policies and procedures.
Manage and negotiate situations in a calm and supportive way.
Know the social needs and services available.

6. Personal Attribute Requirements
Approachable
Organisational
Punctual
Sensitive
Friendly
Leadership skills
Caring
Supportive
Motivated/ interested in the job!
Innovative
Dedicated
All of these qualities are very important to a social worker as they will influence their standard of work.
Positive
Professional
Adaptable
Accountable