Journey of Professional Social Work in UK and USA

Abstract

Social work is a profession for those with a strong desire to help improve people’s lives. They assist people by helping them cope with issues in their everyday lives, deal with their relationships, and solve personal and family problems. This is a profession in which trained professionals are devoted to helping vulnerable people and communities work through challenges they face in everyday life. Social workers practice in a wide variety of settings, united in their commitment to advocating for and improving the lives of individuals, families, groups and societies. Social workers are found in every facet of community life, including schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, senior citizens, elected office, private practices, prisons, military, corporations, and in numerous public and private agencies