BSW student interested in school social work any advice?
Hi everyone! 😊 First time posting here.
I’m currently a second - year BSW student at Deakin, studying part - time. Lord willing, I’d love to work in a school setting after graduating.
I have a previous experience as a Multicultural Education Aide (MEA/ES), and currently work as an interpreter with Services Australia and have been in this role for around three years.
I still have about a year before my first placement and have heard that school placements can be quite competitive. I’d love some advice on how I can best prepare myself now. If I can’t get a school placement, would an NGO/ community development or child and family placement also be a good pathway?
For those working in school social work, what experience, skills or placement would you recommend?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!☺️