social work is a profression for those with a strong desire to help improve people's lives.social workers help function the best way they can in their environment,deal with their relationships,and solve personal and family problems.social workers often see clients who face a life-threatening disease or a social problems,such as inadequate housing,unemployment, a serious illness, a disability , or substance abuse .social workers also assist families that have serious domestic conflicts,sometimes involving child or spousal abuse.