To ask what people think a social worker's job role is?

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I am intrigued. I know this is in AIBU and its not really that sort of question but I want diverse and interesting opinions.

So what do you think a social worker does? What do you think a social work should do?

I doubt I would get kicked off the course, they welcome debate :) I have, however, finished my essay and just need to print it tomorrow.

The system is difficult to work with. Being stupid leads to deaths, and in social work, there is no such thing as a 'small mistake' because every action impacts people.

I have a seriously vulnerable sibling who has a social worker, and DD has a social worker for a few reasons too. Both DD and DSis have been supported and helped well and have had their lives change for the better, so from personal experience, I would hug every social worker I met. I know some people with horrendous experiences of social workers. It's a real mix, depending on what areas they work in, and why they choose the job.

It's important tho remember that people deal with nerves/ stressful situations in different ways. This kind of behaviour in week one means absolutely nothing. Nor does it mean they are poor students and will have to pipe down when marks of essay one are published. Calling out etc does not mean someone is stupid.

*mrsd made it quite clear from her more recent posts that she has some sort of Internet based 'issue' with me based on threads from ages ago.

She told me to 'throw away' a text book and I thought that was snappy and unhelpful.

I know I am a student.

I don't understand why people are being so negative about me personally when what I asked was a pretty simple question aimed at everyone.

I don't think being negative and nasty to someone in the first week of a degree is acceptable really, I think some people perhaps need to have a little wee break from the Internet and remember that they are speaking to real actual people and that they are, in fact, people themselves.

I really hope so indy I would really like to continue with reasonable debate without constant irrelevant interruptions.

Text books date. That is a fact of life. I think it is really helpful that someone pointed out that a recommended book may actually be incompatible with current practise. It happens across every profession, especially those which have constant governmental updates. While theory may be useful, quoting regulations which have been superseded is not. You will soon learn that many universities are staffed by people who have not been in the field doing the job for a long time. Their knowledge of current developments may actually not be as up date as you imagine.

She suggested that you throw out a book which is not current, not to burn own the whole library. A wee bit perspective OP.

indy I have changed my essay to reflect what I have learnt, I have checked the edition of the book we were given, I have most certainly taken things on board.

I do think she was snappy and a bit rude, sorry but I do! She's actually said since then that she 'remembers' me from other threads which is a bit stalker/creepy really, given I don't post all that much.

I think she had every intention of coming across as snappy. As did other members of this thread.

Anyway, it's not relevant to the question I asked, or the essay I wrote.

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Even the term social worker is outdated now, its children's services, and children's care workers

Um no. We are definitely still social workers.

That's what I was saying in my essay, that 'social worker' is a protected name. I didn't think it had changed!

From my experience Social Workers are on a total power trip and you would not believe the lies they tell.
It would make sense if the lies were about child protection but a lot of their lies there is no reason for other than they can.

I've never called myself anything other than a student (confused)

I haven't 'blamed' anything on anyone, I've said I took exception to someone telling me to throw away a book because it was older than six months old.

I think you need to take your own advice al the only thing I can constantly reiterated is that the purpose of this thread was to find out others views on social work, not to receive criticism for something I have just started and don't have a comprehensive understanding of yet.

I don't think being negative and nasty to someone in the first week of a degree is acceptable really, I think some people perhaps need to have a little wee break from the Internet and remember that they are speaking to real actual people and that they are, in fact, people themselves

You should use the community care forum not AIBU then.

Why are you canvassing mumsnetters on this forum to answer an essay question? seriously? Be interesting to see what you have written. Are you going to reference this thread? you should.

You have taken on board nothing anyone has offered you unless it supports your stance. You are hoping for a career in one of the most challenging occupations there is but you can't deal with being challenged.

Good luck seriously.

I am massively proud of this profession and what it stands for - social justice. how can people who are unable to reflect or be self critical be agents for social change i really dont know.

On a supportive note, i can see why on day two you might not know about the regulating body. no big deal.

I've already written my essay, it has nothing to do with this thread!

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^^ sparing them the trouble

And I should add I've known families where there was Sw involvement and rightly so as they couldnt cope and there was neglect.
But I've had a couple of dealings with them and they told lies about the daftest things, that they actually went bright red when their lies got proved otherwise.

It's sad to hear that social workers are telling lies and cutting corners. Hopefully as time goes on, social workers are trained to a higher and higher standard and such stories will become a thing of the past.

You think studying is not part of a career?

Okay then.

I've already written my essay, it has nothing to do with this thread!

ok, but its still the wrong place for the thread.

AIBU is for women who are wondering whether they need to be told about themselves.

the great thing about it is that a load of people can tell you you are being a twat and you go away and reflect on your twattery and then think..'thank fuck someone told me about myself'

I love it. i have had my own personal twattery addressed twice now and have gone off into real life and dealt with my bullshit.

grow up OP, if you cant face a bit of criticism, don’t come on here..sorry.

g'luck!

I posted it in here because it's the part of the forum with the most traffic and because I wanted different opinions on the subject matter.

Had I asked 'am I being unreasonable to study social work' I could understand all this stuff! But I absolutely didn't.

And suggesting that I throw books away and that I've let Mumsnet write my essay is not controversial, it's just ludicrous.

My gosh you are infuriatingly stubbon OP!

I guess that will at least help you dig in when the going gets tough. Or you might be a crash and burn type....?