Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition
Social Worker Working Conditions
Social workers usually spend most of their time in an office or residential
facility, but they also may travel locally to visit clients, meet with
service providers, or attend meetings. Some may meet with clients in one of
several offices within a local area. Social work, while satisfying, can be
challenging. Understaffing and large caseloads add to the pressure in some
agencies. To tend to patient care or client needs, many hospitals and
long-term care facilities employ social workers on teams with a broad mix of
occupations, including clinical specialists, registered nurses, and health
aides. Full-time social workers usually work a standard 40-hour week, but
some occasionally work evenings and weekends to meet with clients, attend
community meetings, and handle emergencies. Some work part time,
particularly in voluntary nonprofit agencies.
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