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Post by soopersally on Apr 8, 2011 21:23:54 GMT 10
Hi all
Reading through these threads, I see various mentions of people who have had good and bad social workers.....just wondering, in your opinions, what makes a good social worker? I can only imagine how tough the job is!
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Post by waiting on Apr 8, 2011 22:09:14 GMT 10
OK, something simple, and I am sure Kay would agree, keeping appointments. I would say, calling you back within 48 hours of leaving a message to talk with them. Not being too judgemental of things that have happened in your life...
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Post by lilchookie on Apr 8, 2011 22:36:55 GMT 10
Your SW relationship is a very personal thing. A SW may be great for me but they may not be good for you.
Yes the job is very tough & yes they come from organisations / departments that are understaffed, but in this very emotional process returning phone calls, emails and keeping appointments is so important to us.....the applicants. I personally have not had to deal with SWer's that do not do all of this but I know it would have really effected me had I.
You need to feel like they understand you, you spend hours with them explaining you and the way you think, the way you feel and if you are not being provided a certain level of comfort back from them, it makes it very very hard.
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Post by Kay on Jan 18, 2012 15:49:22 GMT 10
To me the key to a good social worker is honesty. No one is perfect and it is silly to expect to be. As a couple we open ourselves up to this person and I think the best thing to do would be to be honest about what is and what isn't an issue. This works both ways. As mentioned - my first SW and I did not have that honesty and trust relationship leading to a bad experience. Second time around we are with the same agency but new SW and the experience is totally different. We have built up a very good rapport based on honesty.
Hope this helps
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