The Concept Of Social Work - 1347 Words

The Concept of Social Work Nakia L. Bell University of South Alabama Abstract This paper is a brief summary of the concept of social work. I will attempt to answer the following questions: 1) What is social work? 2) Why is social work a profession? 3) How does one become a social worker and what does it mean to be a social worker? 4) What are the basic social work values and why are these important? Lastly, 5) Why are diversity and social and economic justice important concepts for social work? So what is social work? Social work is basically a field where licensed professionals find solutions to help the client better his life or situation. Social work is a profession because many social workers have proved through†¦show more content†¦However, social work is more than helping people with family problems or financial situations. Social work can also include working with people for their citizen’s rights; helping children with social or psychological problems at school; organizing, developing, planning, and administrating social actions to impr ove conditions; etc. Social work is a field where licensed and qualified social workers help clients find the best solution(s) to their problems. This is done by: 1) consulting with the client to determine what solution is needed, 2) providing the client with all available resources, and 3) educating the client on these resources. The goal is for the client to become independent. Why is Social Work a profession and what does that mean? In order to determine why social work is a profession, one must first understand what a profession is. A profession, according to Professional Standards Council, is: â€Å"A disciplined group of individuals who adhere to ethical standards. This group positions itself as possessing special knowledge and skills in a widely recognised body of learning derived from research, education and training at a high level, and is recognised by the public as such.† There are seven criteria that have to be met in order for an activity of line of work to be considered a profession. Over the years, social workers have proved that social work has met all the criterion of a profession. The criterion met are: 1)unique