Investigation on the Profile of Social Worker Occupation in Bulgaria

Abstract

This paper presents the research interest to the occupation of the social worker in international scope and analyzes the essence of the social work in Bulgaria. The profile of the social worker rendering social services in Bulgaria is discussed and conclusions are made considering the need of building professional competences. The study poses important questions and puts the basics of further research in identification and monitoring of the needs of training of social activities experts.

Keywords: social worker, occupational training, social activities

JEL Classification: M10, M20, M54, P00