socialworker
nounUK /ˈsəʊ.ʃəlˌwɜː.kər/
US /ˈsoʊ.ʃəlˌwɝː.kɚ/
A social worker is a person whose job is to help people who have problems.
The social worker visited the family to make sure the children were safe.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A professional who helps individuals and families access benefits and support services.
She works as a social worker helping elderly people claim their benefits.
3. A person trained to support children and families in difficult situations.
The school social worker talked with the pupil about his worries at home.
4. A helper who assists people in hospitals or care homes with practical and emotional needs.
A hospital social worker arranged for him to get help at home after his operation.