THE ROLE OF SOCIAL INNOVATION AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE FUTURE OF SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION

Social innovation and social entrepreneurship have begun to be referred as two new concepts in social work terminology. We must go beyond the traditional methods to share new information with those who want to benefit from the theoretical approaches and practices of the profession. The new transformation and practice processes of social workers working with vulnerable groups can be defined as social innovation. The new methods and techniques used by social workers can be defined as social entrepreneurship. This article aims to discuss the role of social innovation and social entrepreneurship in social welfare services and especially in the practice of the social work profession. Social innovation and social entrepreneurship can present different and promising perspectives on scaling social problems. Therefore, social innovation and social entrepreneurship should be encouraged as a series of new strategies developed by social workers for social problems