The overall aim of this module is to equip you with knowledge and understanding of social work with adults and families. Specific knowledge and information about the needs and lives of adults with lived experience and the issues that bring them to the attention of social workers will be addressed alongside exploration of key concepts such as 'safeguarding' and ‘personalisation’. The policy and legal context of social work with adults will be explored and awareness of the changing responsibilities of social workers in adult services highlighted. The module will also facilitate appreciation of the impact of health problems, injustice, social inequalities, marginalisation, and discrimination on the lives of people with lived experience. The Professional Capabilities Framework and the Knowledge and Skills Statement for Social Workers with Adults will be woven into the module.
Observed Structured Practice Assessment (OSPA) is used within the module to support the development of skills in completing initial assessments and evaluating own practice. You will be required to respond to an evolving situation presented through filmed video and telephone interviews; formulate an initial assessment based on the information provided; and critically evaluate their initial assessment. This format provides a structured learning activity that measures aspects of professional capability to simulate contemporary and authentic social work practice experience.
Workshop -32
Written -Extended Writing -Essay -2,000 words- 70% -This Assessment is Pass Compulsory.
Written - Timed Online Test - 2 hour online –open book test -30%- This Assessment is Pass Compulsory.
Reassessment methods :Like-for-like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
-Apply knowledge about and appreciate the application of key legal provision and policy for adults and their families/carers.
-Analyse key concepts and policy within adult social care, including a critical understanding of different models of disability, the role of social construction in defining 'need' and 'eligibility', personalisation, and person-centred practice.
-Appraise knowledge of the impact of poverty, injustice, discrimination, social inequalities, and oppressive social relations on the lives of adult service users
-Appraise knowledge of the key processes involved in adult safeguarding, and the role of the social worker in balancing rights with risk in decision-making.
-Evidence awareness of, and the ability to learn from, the perspectives of adults with lived experience of social work and carers.
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