Adult Social Worker
35AI USED FOR35%moving to77%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £34,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM SOCIAL SCIENCES →
Adult Social Worker
Adult social workers support vulnerable people - those who are isolated, ill, disabled, or struggling - and help them get the services and support they need to live safely and as independently as they can.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Who hires for this
NHSThe NHS employs social workers across various departments, focusing on health and social care integration.Local AuthoritiesLocal councils across the UK hire social workers to support community health and wellbeing initiatives.Social Work EnglandThe regulatory body for social workers in England, providing resources and job listings.Barnardo'sA leading children's charity that also employs social workers to support families and vulnerable adults.Turning PointA social enterprise that provides health and social care services, employing social workers to support individuals with complex needs.