Social Work with Adults and Families
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| SOCW3005 | Social Work | 3 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- SOCW3005
- School
- Social Work
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module prepares students for future social work practice with adults and families. The module will cover key issues in Adult Social Care policy and practice and the specific issues related to working with different service user groups. Sessions will be led by practitioners, experts by experience and academic staff.
The overall pass mark for the module is 40% and all module elements are non-compensatable (i.e. students must pass each assessment at 40%).
Target Students
Only available for year 3 BA Hons Social Work students.
Classes
This module is taught through a combination of lectures and seminars.
Assessment
- 75% Coursework: 2,000 words.
- 25% Group Presentation: 25 minutes.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module aims to:Develop in students a framework for reflective learning that they continue to use in practice.Introduce students to key issues in contemporary practice and policy with adults and families.Develop in students a framework for reflective learning that they continue to use in practice.Introduce students to topical themes in contemporary practice and policy with adults and families.Provide students with an understanding of the lived experiences of those needing and using social work services.Support students to begin to develop an understanding of their professional development and current and future learning needs.Provide opportunities for students to connect academic learning with practice.Provide students with the opportunity to reflect on the values and ethical frameworks for effective social work practice.Learning Outcomes
1. To recognise the importance of the family and community systems within which each individual is embedded, including the impacts of structural inequalities and discrimination.
2. To recognise different experiences and conceptualisations of care based on culture, gender, age and class.
3. Be able to reflect on the potential impact of their own values and positionality on social work practice with adults and their families.
4. To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the specific needs of adults, including the impact of mental capacity on decision-making.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of abuse and neglect and the role of Safeguarding Adults legislation.
6. Be able to evaluate the role of law, policy, guidance and the KSS in supporting good outcomes for adults and their families.