Social Worker

The job market for graduated social workers offers excellent prospects, especially due to the growing need for support in the social domain. After obtaining your MBO diploma you can start working in various sectors such as municipal social services, youth care, elderly care, disability care and addiction care. Typical positions are individual trajectory counselor, group counselor, youth worker, elderly advisor or case manager. Many employers actively seek qualified social workers due to staff shortages in the care and welfare sector. You can find employment at organizations such as mental health institutions, residential care centers, day activity centers, supported living projects or social shelter organizations. Municipalities also offer good career advancement opportunities within the social team or WMO guidance. Expected Developments The opportunities for social workers remain positive due to the aging of society, increasing complexity of social issues and the policy of living at home longer. The shift towards more preventive care and neighborhood-oriented support creates new jobs. Threats lie mainly in budget cuts in the social sector, increasing work pressure and the emotional burden of the work, which can lead to staff turnover and burn-out.