Overview
This topic is designed to introduce students to practice wherein they apply knowledge, an ethical framework, and skills they need to engage effectively with individuals, families, groups organisations, and communities in their first field placement. Students will develop an understanding of 'core conditions' of the helping relationship, the fields and … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
This topic aims to:
- Introduce students to the knowledge and skills needed to relate effectively with individuals, families, groups, organisations, and communities
- Develop students' understanding of fields and organisational contexts of social work and professional practice within these contexts
- Identify different phases of social work intervention
- Introduce a basic ethical and professional framework of practice
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Integrate the necessary knowledge and skills to initiate and build therapeutic alliance
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Conduct a social work interview with individuals in a manner that demonstrates beginning level capabilities
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Apply the social work process of engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, ending and evaluation
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Integrate ethical and professional considerations and skills while recording and managing information
5.
Critically reflect on own social work practice
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