Practice Learning 2
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| SOCW3003 | Social Work | 3 | 60 | Spring UK |
- Code
- SOCW3003
- School
- Social Work
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 60
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module comprises an assessed period of practice learning (replacement), normally of 90 days duration. It will focus on students' ability to satisfy the requirements of the Knowledge and Skills Statements, Social Work England Professional Standards and the Professional Capabilities Framework at the final stage of qualification. An e-portfolio must be completed to provide evidence that the professional requirements related to this placement have been met. To pass this module both the placement and the practice analysis assignment must be passed. If the placement is failed, the entire placement must be repeated (subject to Fitness to Practise Panel approval) and an assignment related to the repeat placement must be submitted as a first sit. If the assignment is failed this can be resubmitted without the placement being repeated.
Target Students
Only available for year 3 BA Hons Social Work students.SOCW2005 Placement Learning 1 must have been passed.
Classes
This module comprises an assessed period of practice learning (placement), normally of 90 days duration. In addition to their placement, there are Skills Days and Recall days.
Assessment
- Practical: Placement assessed as pass/fail.
- 50% Coursework 1: 3,750 words.
- 50% Coursework 2: 3,750 words.
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
The educational aims of this module are to:Provide students with an opportunity to engage with the requirements of social work practice, as defined by Social Work England; the Professional Capabilities Framework; and the Chief Social Workers’ Knowledge and Skills StatementsGive students an opportunity to prepare for, and work with individuals, families, carers, groups and communities to assess their needs and circumstances.Enable students to plan, carry out, review and evaluate social work practice, with individuals, families, carers, groups, communities and other professionals.Provide students with an opportunity to support individuals to represent their needs, views and circumstances.Enable students to manage risk to individuals, families, carers, groups, communities, self and colleagues.Provide an opportunity for students to manage and be accountable, with supervision and support, for their own social work practice within the organisational context.Enable students to demonstrate professional competence in social work practice.Enhance their capacity to reflect upon their social work practice.Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module students will have demonstrated their overall capability to acquire and develop skills and knowledge in professional social work in line with the requirements outlined in the Knowledge and Skills Statements for Children or Adults, the Professional Capabilities Framework and the Social Work England Professional Standards. By the end of this module students will:
1. Demonstrate the ability to build effective relationships and work productively with service users, their families and carers, recognising their strengths and abilities and as experts in their own lives to identify and harness effective solutions.
2. Demonstrate the ability to promote the human rights of individuals by working in partnership and supporting them to represent their needs, views, wishes and feelings.
3. Recognise the social and political factors impacting on social work and the diverse communities it works with, including the impact of disadvantage and discrimination, to promote social justice and inclusion.
4. Demonstrate recognition of the power and authority they have when working with people, ensuring that interventions are always necessary, the least intrusive, proportionate, and in people’s best interests.
5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with a range of individuals, families, carers, groups, communities and other professionals in order to build and maintain professional relationships and enable full participation and involvement in decision making.
6. Demonstrate the ability to act professionally in a social work setting, demonstrating awareness of and adhering to social work values and ethics as outlined in the BASW Code of Ethics and Social Work England Professional Standards.
7. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of the legal and policy context of social work practice, taking account of these in decision making to promote human rights, social justice, inclusion, and equality.
8. Develop a critical understanding of the key theoretical frameworks and structural factors used to explain contemporary social work to evaluate a range of problems faced by service users and carers to inform effective interventions.
9. Demonstrate the ability to analyse information from a range of sources, including other professionals, and to use their own judgement in professional decision-making, including the assessment and management of risk.
10. Evaluate, plan, and implement a range of strategies to meet the needs of people using social work services including risk assessments and case analysis to deliver appropriate outcomes for services and the people who use them.
11. Understand the inter-agency, multi-disciplinary and inter-professional dimensions to social work practice, being aware of the roles and responsibilities of themselves and others and demonstrate effective partnership working.
12. Demonstrate the ability to manage and be accountable for their own caseload of work, to manage their time and meet deadlines whilst being aware of their limitations and wellbeing and how to seek advice.
13. Demonstrate and maintain skills in information and communication technology, virtual environments and social media whilst recognising the significant opportunities and risks in relation to social work.
14. Demonstrate an ability to use critical reflection on own practice, drawing on feedback from a range of sources, including people with lived experience, to recognise where there may be bias in decision making and address issues that arise from ethical dilemmas and to identify learning needs.
15. Identify and reflect upon key developments in contemporary social work and develop models of evidence informed practice, including research, which meet the rapidly changing needs of service users and carers, the workforce, and employers.
16. Demonstrate effective team working skills including the contribution to the learning of others, to work collaboratively to meet the needs of individuals, families, carers, groups, communities, and other professionals.
17. Maintain clear, accurate, legible and up to date records, documenting how decisions were made.
18. Promote and protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals within and outside their families and networks, recognising the requirements of professional accountability and information sharing.
19. Begin to demonstrate professional leadership as a social worker, promoting our professional purpose, practice, and impact.