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How to become a Social Worker in Slovenia
Social workers support children, families and vulnerable people through hard times and connect them to services.
Quick answers
- What does a Social Worker do?
- Social workers support children, families and vulnerable people through hard times and connect them to services.
- How do you become a Social Worker in Slovenia?
- Common ways in: Bachelor of Social Work (about 3 years); Diploma in social work (about 2 years). Routes and durations vary by country and person.
- Which school subjects help you become a Social Worker?
- English, History or Divinity.
Official definition
Social work and counselling professionals provide advice and guidance to individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations in response to social and personal difficulties. They assist clients to develop skills and access resources and support services needed to respond to issues arising from unemployment, poverty, disability, addiction, criminal and delinquent behaviour, marital and other problems.
ISCO-08 unit group 2635, Social work and counselling professionals. Contains ESCO data. (c) European Union. Reuse authorised provided the source is acknowledged (Commission Decision 2011/833/EU). ISCO-08 is the International Standard Classification of Occupations of the International Labour Organization.
What the work involves
- Assess needs of individuals and families
- Plan support and refer to services
- Protect children and vulnerable adults
Key skills
- Counselling
- Communication
- Advocacy
- Public health
Where this career can lead
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Ways in
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Degree · about 3 years
Bachelor of Social Work
Diploma · about 2 years
Diploma in social work
School subjects that keep this path open
- English
- History or Divinity
Where this career can lead
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