social worker
Definition
Noun: A trained professional who provides assistance, support, and resources to individuals, families, and communities to enhance their well-being and help them cope with challenges. Social workers are typically employed by government agencies, non-profit organizations, hospitals, or schools.
Usage
A "social worker" is a countable noun. It refers to the person in the professional role. * The social worker met with the family to assess their needs. * She became a social worker to help vulnerable children. * We need to consult the social worker about available community services.
Examples
- After the hurricane, social workers were deployed to provide crisis counseling.
- The hospital social worker helped the patient arrange for home care after surgery.
- He works as a social worker for the city's department of family services.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical social worker: A social worker with advanced training (often a master's degree and licensure) qualified to diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders.
- She sees a clinical social worker for therapy every week.
- School social worker: A professional who works within an educational setting to support students' academic and social success.
- The school social worker intervened to address the bullying issue.
Variants and Related Words
- Social work (n): The profession or activity of providing social services.
- She has a degree in social work.
- Caseworker (n): A social worker who manages the cases of specific individuals or families, often used synonymously in some contexts.
- His caseworker helped him find stable housing.
Synonyms
- Caseworker
- Welfare worker
- Counselor (in specific contexts)
- Human services worker
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To do social work: To engage in the profession or activities of a social worker.
- She has been doing social work in this community for twenty years.
- The social work profession: Refers to the field as a whole.
- He is well-respected in the social work profession.
Noun
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someone employed to provide social services (especially to the disadvantaged)
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