Social Researcher job description

About the job

We are looking for a social researcher to study the social circumstances of individuals and families, write the social reports that decisions and assistance are based on, and follow up and refer cases, in a school, hospital or social affairs office.

Duties and responsibilities

• Study the social circumstances of individuals and families through interviews, home visits and documents
• Write social reports on the cases studied, with recommendations for management or the body that requested them
• Assess applications for social assistance and check eligibility through field visits
• Open a file for each case, keep it up to date and store it confidentially
• Follow up cases regularly and refer those who need support to a social worker, a psychologist or the relevant service
• Identify recurring social problems, such as absence, school drop-out and family conflict, and suggest solutions
• Take part in social surveys and studies by preparing questionnaires and collecting and analysing data
• Prepare regular statistics on the cases studied and submit them to management

Working conditions

• Home and field visits to study cases and check their details

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work or psychology
• 3 to 6 years of experience in social case studies and social research

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Social research
• Interviewing
• Data analysis
• Report writing
• SPSS
• Case assessment
• Survey design
• Confidentiality

Preferred

• Experience in a school, hospital or social affairs office
• Training in family counselling or social research methods
• Knowledge of social assistance procedures and the bodies that provide it