New research shows the importance of addressing unhelpful perceptions of social work
Social Work England – the specialist regulator for social workers in England – has released 2 new pieces of research about how social work is perceived in society, and how social workers feel about their profession.
The reports provide a snapshot into the social work profession in 2023 and look at the role of social work in society, what motivates people to become a social worker, challenges that employers are facing, and why some people are leaving the profession.
The findings show 74% of adults believe that social workers want the best for the people they work with, even though many felt that social workers were only talked about in public, such as in the news, when mistakes were made.