Why I Want to Become a Social Worker?

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Ever since I was a young boy I have been interested in helping people who have been less fortunate in life.

Living in an area that is affected by poverty, drugs, high crime rates, and bad education has motivated me to become a social worker so that I may help the community in improving on the issues I have mentioned and help people live their lives the best way possible and improve the society and environment they live in.

My chosen career, which is to become a social worker requires a well-established background, meaning not only academic achievements but also relevant work or voluntary experiences that I possess.

I have worked in various places, one among which was an organization dealing with youth offending that cooperates closely with social workers to prevent young offenders from re-offending and I am currently working as a care support worker who also cooperates with a social worker to provide support for mentally or physically disabled people.

Working as a care support worker and youth worker has given me a good understanding of a social worker's role in society which makes me more eager in pursuing my career.

At my previous place of study at the University of Central Lancashire where I was studying social policy, British welfare, and various other subjects, I realized that I have strong opinions on certain issues and the desire to learn more about these subjects which will be covered in the social work degree.

I feel that becoming a social worker will bring many rewards because I feel great satisfaction in helping people through their hard times, and I would like to know they are doing well once they have overcome these problems.