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World Social Work Day

Updated Monday, 14 March 2016
March 15th is World Social Work Day. Explore social work in more detail with our range of free resources including interactives and free courses.

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world social work day poster 15th March is World Social Work Day, a day that gives those in the profession (and students) an opportunity to express international solidarity and send consistent messages to governments, regional bodies and the community. In 2016 the theme is ‘Promoting the Dignity and Worth of Peoples’.

So, whether you're a student studying in the field or you're just interested in social work or health and social care, select from our fantastic range of free resources on the subject. You can:

You may also like to check out our Social Work webpage from the Faculty of Health and Social Care at The Open University where we have more details about our courses and a competition on social work.

How would you fare as a social worker?

  • Try a Day in the Life of a Social Worker

    Try a Day in the Life of a Social Worker

    Could you manage 24 hours as a social worker? A Day in the Life... provides you with the opportunity to step into a social worker's shoes and to experience a 'typical' day in the office

    Take part now to access more details of Try a Day in the Life of a Social Worker

    Activity

    Level: 1 Introductory

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Explore social work with these free courses

  • An introduction to social work

    An introduction to social work

    Do you want to learn more about the social work role and develop your understanding of some of the theory associated with social work practice? This free course, An introduction to social work, begins by introducing key ideas, values, the social work process and the skills needed for social work practice in the UK. You will then move on to look...

    Learn more to access more details of An introduction to social work

    Free course

    15 hours

    Level: 1 Introductory

  • Social care in the community

    Social care in the community

    Social care involves the challenge of supporting people who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to function without assistance or supervision. This free course, Social care in the community, focuses on one important area of social care, home care for older people.

    Learn more to access more details of Social care in the community

    Free course

    3 hours

    Level: 1 Introductory

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