What is a welfare officer?

A welfare officer is a social worker who makes certain that children and people with special needs are in a safe living situation and have access to education, healthcare, and other necessary services. As a welfare officer, your job duties usually include investigating cases of child abuse and neglect, providing support to help improve these conditions and finding a suitable living arrangement for the victim when necessary. This career may also include appearing at court hearings and making home visits to audit a child’s living environment.