Workplace burnout is becoming an increasingly prominent global problem because of societal developments and increased demands in the workplace. This qualitative thematic analysis study aims to describe previous research on social workers increased risk of burnout. The method that was used in this study is an empirically guided method that resulted in six different themes that all present different organizational and work-related risk factors which has been linked to the development of burnout. The main findings were that lack of resources, work overtime and having a high workload, negative contact with clients, role confusion, role conflicts and overall social workers social work environment had a clear connection to the development of burnout. This study also shows that there is a distrust and negative perception of social workers in the society. This study show that being seen and treated as a low-status occupation leads to reduced self-confidence and work-related effectiveness among social workers, it also contributes to an unhealthy work environment. In conclusion this study firstly show a need for further study that focuses on ways in which the organizational and social work environment can be improved to help prevent burnout among social workers. Secondly there is a need for further study how the status of social workers can be improved in a municipal level.