ПРОФЕСІЙНО-ЗНАЧУЩІ ЯКОСТІ СПРЯМОВАНОСТІ МАЙБУТНЬОГО СОЦІАЛЬНОГО ПРАЦІВНИКА

The results of an empirical study to determine the predisposition of applicants to work with people are presented in the article. On the basis of the results the relevance of the study of professionally significant qualities and orientations of a future social worker is confirmed.According to the analysis it is proved that the training of future social workers should be focused on the formation of professionally significant personal qualities as a priority link in the formation of their professional orientation. It is highlighted in the article that the professional orientation of an individual is a complex integral quality that combines professional intentions, interests, inclinations and motives for choosing and acquiring a profession. It has been determined that in the context of a social profession, orientation is defined as one of the key factors of an individual's suitability for this profession. Not only the components of professional orientation, but also the professionally significant qualities of a future social worker were identified by the results of the study.