Caseworker

A Caseworker provides assistance to clients who are experiencing difficulties in their life. You might work with people going through issues such as family difficulties, unemployment, homelessness, mental health issues or drug and alcohol abuse. Caseworkers might assess a client’s needs, talk them through available options and help them access relevant support services.

Caseworkers should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds. It’s important you are patient and can understand a client’s individual circumstances. Caseworkers must be organised and able to manage several clients at one time.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $84,500
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a caseworker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Social Work

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $100,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $26,832
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services)

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

How to start a career in case management

20th July 2020

How to start a career in Social Work

18th May 2021

How to start a career in Youth Work

25th May 2021