ANZSCO 272511
Social Worker
Assesses the biopsychosocial needs of individuals, families and groups, assists and empowers people to develop and use skills and resources needed to resolve social and other problems, and furthers human wellbeing and human rights, social justice and social development.
Skills assessment authority
Australian Psychological Society (APS)Occupation lists
MLTSSL · CSOL
Visas for Social Worker
Main tasks
- Conducts biopsychosocial and risk assessments to assist individuals and families to resolve their presented problems
- Provides case management services, and negotiates and mediates strategies related to clients' needs
- Works with clients to develop and deliver individualised casework practice, group counselling and support plans
- Promotes clients' agency and rights to access resources and community services
- Supports clients in legal and administrative proceedings, including assessment reports and providing information or evidence in court
- Provides supervision and peer support to other Social Workers to address ethical dilemmas, gaps in practice and areas of avoidance
- Analyses, develops, promotes and implements social policies to respond to social needs
- Collaborates with government, community organisations, social agencies, volunteer groups and other stakeholders to improve and develop services, and address structural inequalities
Specialisations
Aged Care Social WorkerChild Protection Social WorkerClinical Social WorkerDisability Social WorkerFamily Violence Social WorkerMental Health Social WorkerSchool Social WorkerSocial Work Supervisor
Registration & licensing
Registration or licensing may be required.
State nomination
8 state(s) nominate Social Worker for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:
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