sosionom

A sosionom is a professional title used in Sweden for graduates of the bachelor’s degree in social work (sosionomexamen). Sosionomer work to promote social well-being by supporting individuals, families and groups facing social problems, such as poverty, domestic violence, substance use, mental health issues or integration challenges. They typically combine practical intervention with policy understanding and ethical reflection.

Education and training typically involve three years of study, totaling about 180 university credits. The curriculum covers social work theory and methods, social policy, ethics, research methods, and communication, alongside psychology, sociology and law. A central element of studies is supervised fieldwork in municipal social services, schools, health care, or non-governmental organizations, which provides hands-on experience in assessment, planning and case management.

Duties commonly include assessing client needs, developing and follow-up on intervention plans, providing counseling and advocacy, coordinating services across agencies, and documenting work in accordance with legal and organizational requirements. Sosionomer often work with vulnerable populations such as children and families, the elderly, people with disabilities, refugees or those with substance problems. They may also participate in program development, evaluation and quality improvement within social services.

Workplaces include municipal social services departments, child and family services, health care institutions, schools and NGOs. With experience, sosionomer can take on more advanced roles, supervision, or specialization in areas like family support, addiction treatment, or youth services. Pursuing further studies at the master’s level is common for those seeking broader academic or leadership positions.