Social Work Information and Jobs

Welcome to the Social Work Information and Jobs website.

We aim to provide you with all the advice and links you might require to build a career in social work. Many people aren’t sure about a career working with people due to worries that the pay will be too low. You might be surprised that some social workers earn a very good living. There are some entry level positions that don't pay a lot and require much family work as well as paper work. Nevertheless, the job can be extremely fulfilling because there can be so much satisfaction in watching someone achieve real change. People who really want to make a difference to society often overlook low pay. Their greatest reward is changing the lives of people in the community. However, given time, people can burn out or become unhappy with the pay not giving them sufficient funds to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. There are ways to move up within any agency, such as adding on a private practice, or becoming a supervisor for students as well as numerous other ways to increase one's income.

With time and experience, the pay scale will rise and rise. Starting salaries are often determined by the amount of education you had before starting work. You will even have to factor in the location in which you want to work. Also, there are numerous different types of social work, and each affect the amount of money you can make. Some types of counseling can be in high security settings like prisons and the pay will reflect this type of situation. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding Social Work.