Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LH Engagement and Support in Working with Carers in Social Care Practice with Adults
School	School of Social Policy
Department	Social Work & Social Care
Module Code	08 27339
Module Lead
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	BPhil In Specialist Social Work with Adults, Undergraduate Affiliate in Specialist Social Work with Adults.
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Description	This module explores how to work collaboratively with carers as part of delivering a social work service to vulnerable adult service users - including a focus on legislative and policy context, social work skills and underpinning values.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of this module the student should be able to: Demonstrate understanding of a range of theoretical ideas underpinning work with carers; Demonstrate skills in engaging with and supporting carers; Demonstrate application of understanding of the policy and legislation directly relevant to work with carers in the context of social work with adults; Demonstrate application of the principles of Anti-Discriminatory Practice within interventions with carers.
Assessment	27339-01 : Essay : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	3000 word case study (100% of mark); Report on direct observation of the candidate's practice and satisfactory feedback from a carer (pass / fail).
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