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Social Worker

Social workers help people and families going through tough times. They might work with children in care, people who are elderly, or families in crisis. Their job is to listen, understand what's needed, and connect people to support and services that can really help.

Social Worker

8

Social Sciences

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY8
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST48%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (8), 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.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

NHSThe NHS is a leading employer for social workers, offering diverse opportunities across health and social care settings, with a strong commitment to professional development.
Barnardo'sBarnardo's is a well-respected charity focused on supporting vulnerable children and families, providing social workers with impactful roles and excellent training.
The British Red CrossThe British Red Cross provides vital support in crisis situations, employing social workers to assist individuals in need of urgent help and long-term recovery.
MindMind is a leading mental health charity that employs social workers to support individuals facing mental health challenges, offering a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth.