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social worker
A trained professional who advises, supports, and accompanies people in difficult life situations. Social workers help with social, family, or personal problems.
Der Sozialarbeiter half der Familie, eine neue Wohnung zu finden und Anträge auszufüllen.
The social worker helped the family find a new apartment and fill out applications.
The word is a compound of 'sozial' (social) and 'Arbeiter' (worker). So it literally describes a person who works in the social sector.
Ein Sozialarbeiter braucht viel Geduld und Empathie für seine Klienten.
A social worker needs a lot of patience and empathy for their clients.
The word belongs to the word family around 'sozial' (social). The related professional field is called 'die Sozialarbeit' (social work). Someone who studies this subject later becomes a Sozialarbeiter (social worker).
Sie macht eine Ausbildung im Bereich Sozialarbeit.
She is doing training in the field of social work.
In connection with a social worker, the verbs 'helfen' (to help), 'unterstützen' (to support), and 'beraten' (to advise) are often used, since these are their main tasks.
Der Sozialarbeiter berät Jugendliche, die Probleme in der Schule haben.
The social worker advises young people who have problems at school.
consultant / advisor
'Berater' and 'Sozialarbeiter' can both support people and help them with problems. However, 'Berater' is a more general word for a person who professionally shares expert knowledge, for example about money, law, or companies. A 'Sozialarbeiter' helps especially with social, family, or personal difficulties and often supports people over a longer period. The words can be confusing because social workers also give advice. But not every 'Berater' is a 'Sozialarbeiter'. When it is about a specialist topic, 'Berater' fits; when it is about social support, 'Sozialarbeiter' is more precise.
Der Sozialarbeiter hilft der Familie, eine passende Wohnung zu finden.
The social worker helps the family find a suitable apartment.
Nach dem Gespräch mit dem Berater verstand Lena ihre Versicherung besser.
After the conversation with the advisor, Lena understood her insurance better.