Abordagem dos aspectos norteadores do trabalho de assistentes sociais na política de saúde junto à população em situação de rua

Abstract

This study explores the role of social workers in health policy, with a specific focus on their work with the homeless population. The general objective is to identify the particularities of social workers' practice in this context. To achieve this, an integrative literature review was conducted by searching scientific databases using descriptors related to Social Work and homelessness. Articles published in the last ten years were selected and analyzed based on relevance and methodological quality criteria. The results indicate that social workers play a fundamental role in mediating access to rights and developing social inclusion strategies. However, the study also highlights challenges such as the precariousness of public policies and difficulties in intersectoral coordination. Furthermore, a scarcity of publications on the topic was identified, reinforcing the need for further studies to deepen the understanding of social workers' role in this setting. The study concludes that the particularities of social work in this context are based on building bonds with users, interdisciplinary collaboration, adherence to the profession's Ethical-Political Project, reception practices, and working conditions.