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social work

noun

  1. organized work directed toward the betterment of social conditions in the community, as by seeking to improve the condition of people in poverty, to promote the welfare of children, etc.


social work

noun

  1. any of various social services designed to alleviate the conditions of the poor and aged and to increase the welfare of children
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Derived Forms

  • social worker, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • social worker noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of social work1

First recorded in 1915–20
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The loss of modules will not affect medicine, dentistry, education or social work.

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After finding out about the scam, Ms Fraser contacted the police and social work also got involved.

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It is seen as a vital part of safeguarding for organisations, and is required when anyone applies for a job with access to vulnerable people such as in teaching, social work and health services.

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These are sent to social work services if it is known or believed that an adult is unable to safeguard themselves and is at risk of harm.

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De-escalation, a technique borrowed from fields like psychiatric care and social work, emphasizes calm and empathetic conflict resolution.

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