Careers guidance

Our guidance covers how to become a social worker, the different roles and career stages available and the areas you can specialise in.

Ways to qualify as a social worker

Discover the ways to qualify as a social worker in England.

Roles and career stages

Explore some of the roles and career stages in social work.

Specialist areas of practice

Learn about child and family social work specialist areas of practice and the skills and knowledge needed to work in them.