Polish social work tradition in the face of new trends in social policy

Abstract

Contemporary social work, and thus the social worker, face challenges. On the one hand, there are social problems and the key role of a social worker, on the other, new trends in social policy. In order to look at social work holistically, these areas should be treated in a compatible way . An investment social policy based on developed social services, multi-faceted and multi-professional inter-institutional, inter-sectoral and inter-ministerial cooperation, deinstitutionalization understood as a guarantee of respect for human rights and a better quality of life are the expectations set for today's changes The place of social work and the role of the social worker in the context of opportunities, challenges and threats leading to the subjectivity of the person in need being in the centre of any assistance activities is a key issue of the reflection. The essence of these changes should also be the development of professions and supporting professions. A chance for new solutions, new quality and finding an alternative social model that would be more effective and adapted to current social expectations are probably a challenge for a social worker as a coordinator, implementer of assistance activities and social services.