Registration is mandatory even when:
- your job title is not social worker
- your job duties do not include counselling
- your employer does not require proof of registration
An employer can set any job requirements for hiring. You may be doing the same job as another person who is not required to be a registered social worker, because that person does not qualify for registration. That person is not a social worker.
Many of the activities performed by registered social workers can be performed by others who have gained skills and knowledge through other routes, although some restricted activities may only be performed by regulated health professionals like registered social workers.