A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.
If you do not want to give up your paid job, you can undertake the social work degree on a part time basis. The previous qualifications necessary to become a social worker were the Certificate in Social Service (CSS), the Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW) and Diploma in Social Work (DipSW).
To become a social worker in any state, you are required to have at least a bachelor's degree for entry-level positions. More advanced practitioners need higher levels of education and professional licensure. Social work licensure requirements vary widely by state, so be sure to read about your state's requirements.