SW1S001 - Social Work Processes 01 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SW1S001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Social Work Processes | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Education, Early Years and Social Work | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Social Work | ||
| Module Leader: | Wahida Kent | ||
| Module Team: | Michelle Culwick, Imran Mohammed, Alison Murphy, Bernard Dacey | ||
| First Intended Intake: | DEC 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100503 - social work | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2021 |
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to:
Introduce students to the organisation and nature of social work with the UK including multidisciplinary contexts.
Explore the concept of structural inequality, and other forms of discrimination and how to overcome them.
Consider the impact of social work intervention on service users and carers.
Introduce the concept of outcome focused assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation and their relationships to theoretical perspectives
Content Summary
This module will provide a review of the historical roots of modern social work practice and will provide a basis for understanding contemporary issues, such as outcome focused assessment, risk assessment and risk management, vulnerability and decision making. This module introduces students to social work practice in various settings in a diverse society. Students will be introduced to the relevant social process that contributes to inequality and marginalisation, such as poverty, disablement, poor health and sources of disadvantage. There will be a particular focus on these issues within a Welsh context. The impact of Welsh policy and legislation on social work practice and process will be explored Important concepts of empowerment, anti-discriminatory practice and anti-oppressive practice will be covered in relation to social work practice and the impact of social work practice on individuals and families will be considered.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 44 |
| Seminar | 2 |
| Project supervision | 2 |
| Directed Study | 46 |
| Independent Study | 76 |
| Placement | 30 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify models and methods of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation as key concepts of social work practice appropriate to service user and carer needs. |
| LO2 | Identify client diversity and have an understanding of the relevant social work processes in relation to anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice. |
| LO3 | Identify relevant processes to ensure service user and carer involvement within assessments. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | A discussion of social work processes as relevant to social work practice in the Welsh Context. | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |