Social workers
Social workers provide information, advice and support to those who are socially excluded or are experiencing crisis; they protect the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people, people with disabilities, elderly people and people who are mentally or physically ill, and they may specialise in specific areas of work.
Wales salary
£43,690
Average annual salary
Employed in Wales
7,400
▲ 4.2% last 3 years
Courses in Wales
| Course | College | Type |
|---|---|---|
| FdSc Health, Wellbeing and Social Care Management | Coleg Gwent | |
| NCFE Level 1 Diploma in Childcare / Health and Social Care Level 1 | Coleg Gwent | |
| WJEC Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care: Principles and Contexts Level 3 | Coleg Gwent | |
| WJEC/City & Guilds Health and Social Care Level 2 | Coleg Gwent | |
| Agored Cymru Access to HE - Humanities and Social Sciences Level 3 | Coleg Gwent | Access to HE |
| AIM Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2 | Coleg Gwent | |
| AIM Diploma in Counselling Practice Level 4 | Coleg Gwent |