Difficulties in Professional Work of Social Workers – Selected Contexts

Abstract

Nowadays, the preparation of professionals to work in help professions is becoming a necessity, even due to the drastic increase in the number of people in need. The profession of a social worker is a typical occupation that is in the very centre of various dilemmas. One can talk about the broadly-understood conflict of interests, opinions, perspectives and positions in the area of providing services. The profession of a social worker is an example of a difficult occupation that is exposed to professional burnout. Difficulties arise from several sources. This article identifies organizational hindrances, occupational difficulties in dealing with clients and limitations in the external environment.

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