r/socialwork is a subreddit with 131k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling, frustrating, job search, social work, and looking for job, and they frequently recommend/review work bag, study resources, and scheduling software.
This community is for social workers and those interested in joining the social work field! It is a place to ask for advice, share your frustrations, receive support, and anything else related to the social work sector.
Popular Themes in r/socialwork
#1
Advice Requests
: "Work attire - help, where do you shop???"
4 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Beadless Weighted Blanket Recommendations?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/socialwork
#1
Struggling
22 posts
#2
Frustrating
8 posts
#3
Job Search
8 posts
#4
Social Work
7 posts
#5
Looking For Job
4 posts
#6
Burnout
4 posts
#7
Work
4 posts
#8
Clients
4 posts
#9
Job
4 posts
#10
Social Worker
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/socialwork
Work Bag
47 reviews
#1
Timbuk2
5.0★ from 6 reviews
#2
Beis
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#3
Dell
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Study Resources
4 reviews
#1
ASWB
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Pocket Prep
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Savvy Social Worker
5.0★ from 1 review
Scheduling Software
3 reviews
#1
Zenith Calendar
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Calendly
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
GetMacha
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/socialwork
#1
Professional Development
: "Neurodivergent/Autistic/AuDHD Social Workers Support Group?"
43 posts
#2
WWYD
: "How to deliver bad news and get the client out the door as fast as possible?"
37 posts
#3
Micro/Clinicial
: "Therapy is not for me."
20 posts
#4
News/Issues
: "Domestic Violence and Flock Cameras"
9 posts
#5
Macro/Generalist
: "I wish there were more animal centered programs and positions in social work."
8 posts
#6
Politics/Advocacy
: "somatic self-care resource for crisis responders and activists"
7 posts
#7
Good News!!!
: "I did it! 🥲"
5 posts
#8
Funny/Meme
: "🚬🚬🚬"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/socialwork
Yearly
+20k members(17.7%)
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Last updated: September 15, 2026