ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Social work

Social work is like being a superhero! You know how superheroes help people and make the world a better place? Social workers do the same thing. They help people who are facing problems or difficulties in their lives, like not having enough money or not feeling safe at home.

Social workers are like detectives. They try to figure out what is causing the problems and find the best solutions to make things better for people. They work with all kinds of people, like families, kids, older people, and even communities.

Sometimes social workers help people find a job, a house, or get food and clothes. Other times, they help people who are sick or have an addiction, or who have been hurt or abused.

But being a social worker is not just about helping people with their problems. Social workers also want to change the systems and laws that make things hard for people. So they might write letters, talk to politicians, or organize protests to make sure that everyone gets treated fairly.

It's a really important job because social workers are like angels who make the world a better place, one person at a time!