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Which Harry Potter social work house do you belong in?
Ahh if only there was a Hogwarts for social workers…
Well now’s your chance to take a turn under the Sorting Hat, and decide which Harry Potter house would best suit your social work skill set!
DO YOU RELISH A CHALLENGE? YOU COULD BE GRYFFINDOR!
DO YOU RELISH A CHALLENGE? YOU COULD BE GRYFFINDOR!
A Gryffindor social worker is drawn to fast-paced, intense roles, within child protection or mental health teams. They won’t think twice about working in hostile situations, and get a buzz from the uncertainty of social work.
GRYFFINDOR SOCIAL WORKERS ARE ADEPT AT POSITIVE RISK TAKING AND WILL SUPPORT PEOPLE TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST.
They thrive when working in situations where there is conflict, and adopt a confident persona which puts others around them at ease.
Gryffindoors aren’t usually fans of planning, and prefer to be ‘thrown in at the deep end,’ figuring things out as they go. They are pragmatic and practical, can handle anything, and will be first to volunteer for tasks to help out their colleagues. When the pressure is on, you can count on a Gryffindor to lead through a crisis.
ARE YOU A LOYAL AND EMPATHETIC HUFFLEPUFF?
ARE YOU A LOYAL AND EMPATHETIC HUFFLEPUFF?
Hufflepuffs are well-suited to social work, with listening skills, empathy, patience, and compassion that are second to none. Described as ‘diamonds’ by J.K. Rowling, these hard workers are the backbone of any good team, and will work tirelessly to get the job done, always volunteering to help a colleague out, or take on a new referral.
HUFFLEPUFFS ARE FIERCELY LOYAL AND WILL DO ANYTHING TO PROTECT THE PEOPLE THEY CARE ABOUT, MAKING THEM EXCELLENT ADVOCATES AND NEGOTIATORS.
A Hufflepuff social worker will never let you down, and their grit and determination - along with their positive spirit - will motivate others when times are tough.
Usually first to arrive, and last to leave, they’re also food orientated, so you can always count on a Hufflepuff to have an emergency snack stash.
IF YOU LOVE THEORY AND PLANNING, YOU MAY BE A RAVENCLAW!
IF YOU LOVE THEORY AND PLANNING, YOU MAY BE A RAVENCLAW!
Ravenclaw social workers are the ‘brainy’ ones in the team, with a thirst for knowledge, and a passion for selfdevelopment which means they’re often drawn into research, practice education, and academia.
IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM,YOU CAN COUNT ON A RAVENCLAW TO FIND A CREATIVE SOLUTION. THEY THRIVE ON WORKING THROUGH ETHICAL DILEMMAS AND THEY HAVE REFLECTIVE PRACTICE NAILED.
These social workers are brilliant planners and analysts, and they shine when applying complex legislation, case, law and policy to practice.
You can tell which desk belongs to a Ravenclaw social worker, as you will find a mountain of theoretical textbooks alongside pages of notes and annotations.
ARE YOU HIGHLY AMBITIOUS? YOU COULD BE SLYTHERIN!
ARE YOU HIGHLY AMBITIOUS? YOU COULD BE SLYTHERIN!
These social workers are tenacious and will achieve anything they set their mind to. They are fierce advocates for the people they support, and their creativity and perseverance will ensure they achieve the best outcomes for people.
Their cunning helps them turn negatives into positives, and their powers of persuasion will help them secure funding, services, and resources.
SLYTHERIN SOCIAL WORKERS ARE AMBITIOUS, AND OFTEN FOUND PURSUING POSITIONS OF POWER AND INFLUENCE.
Don’t be put off by what you read about Syltherins from Harry Potter’s perspective - they make awesome friends who will have your back, and help push you to be the best version of yourself. Just don’t cross them, as they do have a vengeful side and are unlikely to back down in an argument.
