Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Social Contexts for Social Work
School	School of Social Policy
Department	Social Work & Social Care
Module Code	08 21708
Module Lead	Simon Haworth
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	30
Semester	Full Term
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Restrictions	BA Social Work, Compulsory Module
Contact Hours	Seminar-50 hours Tutorial-10 hours Guided independent study-240 hours Total: 300 hours
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Description	This module will draw out from the historical background of social work those relevant ideas and practices which inform current social work practice. It will explore the organisational context of social work linking to organisation theories to help the students understand the frameworks in which current social work is practised. The range of social care services will be examined to show where social work with its specific values and ethics can build relationships with citizens who need health and social care services to ensure that access and delivery are made as clear and effective as possible. The changing role of social workers in a constantly changing health and social care world will be explored to assist students in becoming more reflective and versatile professionals.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module the student should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the historical, social and political context of social work and the factors that have influenced the development of the profession Demonstrate an awareness of the legal context of social work and an initial understanding of how the law informs practice Recognise the range of social work roles within different organisational and practice contexts, and demonstrate an initial awareness of risk and safeguarding Demonstrate an initial understanding of the research, theory and knowledge base underpinning social work practice in a range of settings Recognise diversity and the application of anti-oppressive principles to ensuring rights, justice and relationship-based practice Demonstrate an awareness of personal and professional values and ethics and their impact on service delivery Demonstrate they understand and are working towards Social Work England’s professional standards in readiness for their application for registration.
Assessment	21708-06 : 2,000 word assignment 1 : Coursework (35%) 21708-07 : 2.000 word assignment 2 : Coursework (35%) 21708-08 : Assessed Activity : Exam (School Arranged) - Computer-based (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	2500 word assignment (70%), 2 hour Law exam (30%) Reassessment by any failed elements
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