Being Social Worker during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

This paper presents the results of qualitative research on the work of social workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected by applying an interview guide, to which 18 social workers responded. The results of the research, interpreted through storytelling, refer to how social workers perceived the measures taken by the government during the pandemic and their influence on their work with the beneficiaries. Difficulties during the pandemic, Positive aspects of the pandemic, and Roles of social workers in the pandemic are also presented.

Challenges and Opportunities of Non-governmental Organizations

“…Just as the economic crisis challenged NGOs to find funding solutions, the Covid pandemic also brought positive aspects, which changed many things for the better in the social care system such as the digitisation and technologisation of the system, the possibility for those in the system to participate in online continuing professional development courses but also the valorisation and appreciation of the social worker's work (Bódi, 2022).…”