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Social Worker

أخصائي اجتماعي

Supports individuals and families facing hardship, from child protection to elderly care and community services.

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Career overview

What they do

Social workers assess needs, connect people to services and protect vulnerable groups. They work in schools, hospitals, courts, community development authorities and charities.

Typical responsibilities

  • Assess family and individual needs
  • Develop support plans
  • Connect people with services
  • Protect children and vulnerable adults
  • Keep case records

Skills you'll need

EmpathyListeningProblem solvingResilienceKnowledge of social services

How much it relies on

MathematicsLow
TechnologyLow
ScienceLow

Work style

IndependentTeam-based
TheoreticalHands-on
FieldworkOffice

Advantages

  • Meaningful community impact
  • Roles in schools, health and courts
  • Strong government sector

Disadvantages

  • Emotionally heavy cases
  • High caseloads
  • Moderate pay

Growth & future opportunities

Editorial view: supported by national family-wellbeing and community-development priorities.

Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.

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Study in the UAE

Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.

Average tuition

AED 70,800 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–162,203, 37 programmes).

Master's: around AED 3,079 per credit hour (7 programmes).

From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.

140 programs at 42 institutions

Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.

Scholarships for this path

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Abu Dhabi Scholarships – Master's

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government

Fully fundedUAE nationalsAbroadMaster's

Full-ride master's scholarship in psychology and social work.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

ADEK Khotwa Scholarship Programme

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government

Fully fundedUAE nationalsAbroadFoundation · Bachelor'sMinimum 60%

A fully sponsored alternative pathway to a degree abroad via a community college or foundation year.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

AURAK merit scholarships and financial aid

American University of Ras Al Khaimah · University

Partial or discountUAE nationalsInternational studentsUAE residentsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master's

Merit scholarships for full-time students of all nationalities, plus financial aid.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

UAE job market

Openings collected from connected job sources.

Active openings
2
Government
1
Private sector
1
Government · 50%Private sector · 50%

Openings by emirate

Abu Dhabi
1
Dubai
1

Salary range from postings

No verified salary data yet.

Employers hiring

  • Dubai Government entity · 1
  • NMC Healthcare · 1
Counted from1Dubai Careers (Dubai Government)1NMC Healthcare careers1 open to UAE nationals only

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Job data last updated 25 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM

Skills employers ask for

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Specialist skills

Tools & software

Personal skills

Qualifications & licences

Counted with keyword matching on 2 posting descriptions from the job sources above. A skill appears once per posting. It's a guide to what employers ask for, not a full list.