How social workers support adults

Our social workers undertake trauma informed training to raise awareness of how trauma can negatively impact on an individual. We also support people at end of life to have a dignified and safe passing.

Social work is a varied role and you'll offer counselling and advocacy to individuals and families, and intervene when vulnerable people need safeguarding.

You could support lots of people including:

• older people
• people with learning disabilities or physical disabilities
• people with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and personality disorders

You'll usually provide support for a limited period of time to help people to adjust to changes in their lives such as illness, age related problems, disability or bereavement.