Nikhil Tanawade - How To Become A Social Worker


Since his childhood, Nikhil Tanawade always wanted to help people in need but didn’t have enough resources to do so. Post his graduation from Delhi University in 1996, he went on to pursue Master of Arts in Counseling from Sikkim Manipal University, in order to provide better counseling to the needy. He has now become a professional social worker.
Nikhil Tanawade now conducts home studies, provides post-placement supervision, support, and counseling through his NGO (Future Guide for Kids). Nikhil Tanawade is Owner of NGO (Future Guide for Kids) Before moving to how to become a social worker let’s first understand what is social work and the roles and responsibilities associated with it.

What is Social Work?

In simple terms, social work is something which improves the quality of life for individuals. Social work also includes bringing a system-wide change through the pursuit of social justice. Apart from individuals internal struggles, a social worker works with people to analyze their relationships, family structure, and the systems and laws that impact them personally in order to better understand the challenges.

What does a Social Worker do?

Most of the social workers like Nikhil Ramakant Tanawade interact directly with individuals and families to address their challenges and problems such as poverty, unemployment, child labor, and education problems. They are often associated with associations sharing common goal i.e. doing good to the people and society. These workers fight to end the injustice and inequalities in the communities.
Nikhil Tanawade a professional social worker, has helped more than 50 kids who were a victim of child labor and has provided them with free education with the help of his NGO (Future Guide for Kids). He aims to eliminate child labor and provide free education to children who cannot afford to go to school.

How to become a Social Worker?

The Council on Social Work Education accredits post-graduate and undergraduate degrees in social work in each and every state in India. Though, to get a job as a social worker program in psychology, sociology, and social welfare are sufficient.
A bachelor degree in social work focuses on dealing with people having social difficulties, addictions, behavioral issues, and other solutions while Master’s degree focuses more on leadership, clinical, and in-depth mental health-related issues. You can join a Master of Social Work program even if you have completed a bachelors degree in any field.
Though a degree program is enough for you to get a job, in order to succeed in the work, you will need actual supervised experience to help you build the additional skills. You will need effective verbal and written communication, active listening skills, emotional and mental stability, critical thinking and emotional intelligence, time-management, self-awareness, and compassion.
Last but not least, you will need a license to work independently as a social worker. In order to get the license from your state, you must meet the educational and experimental requirements and also you will need to qualify a test.

Bottom Line

Now that you have made your mind to become a social worker, get in touch with Nikhil Tanawade as he has various opportunities for you and can help you in getting a license in Social Work.

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