Adult Social Worker
8AI USED FOR8%moving to48%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £34,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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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.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, 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.