Some, particularly in voluntary nonprofit agencies, work part time.
Most social workers work in pleasant, clean offices that are well lit and well ventilated.
Social workers usually spend most of their time in an office or residential facility, but also may travel locally to visit clients, to meet with service providers, or to attend meetings. Some may use one of several offices within a local area in which to meet with clients. The work, while satisfying, can be emotionally draining. Understaffing and large caseloads add to the pressure in some agencies.