SW3D030 - Social work with Individuals, Families and Communities 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SW3D030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Social work with Individuals, Families and Communities | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Integrated Health, Social Care and Post Registration Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Michelle Culwick | ||
| Module Team: | Bernard Dacey, Katie Neil-Taylor, Owain Jones, Carrie Needs | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100503 - social work | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
• Prepare Students in the application of social work theories and models for working with individuals, families, carers and groups when managing complexity.
• Demonstrate the legal, social, economic and ecological context of social work practice.
• Understand approaches to overcome discrimination, oppression and inequality.
Content Summary
This module extends the work of the earlier module Outcome Focussed Practice in Social Work.
• Legislation and policy context of social work practice in Wales and module will critically discuss and analyse appropriate theories and models.
• Complex problem definition, assessment, planning, intervention will be addressed using models of social work aimed at achieving independence, co-production, choice and empowerment.
• The application of research in informing practice when responding to complex situations.
• Risk and risk management
• Disability,
• Safeguarding and vulnerability, and working with others.
• Diversity and difference is addressed recognising the Welsh perspective and the social needs of the region.
• Intervention and different theoretical perspectives.
• Students will continue to build on their communication skills with service users and carers.
• Knowledge and skills of inter-professional working.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Project supervision | 3 |
| Independent Study | 124 |
| Placement | 230 |
| Directed Study | 13 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically assess and manage risks using theoretical understandings, legal and policy context and research literature related to services and to social work practice. |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate the extent to which independence, choice and empowerment for individuals, families and carers has been achieved. |
| LO3 | Plan, carry out, review and critically evaluate social work practice when managing risk, with individuals, families, carers, groups, communities and other professionals. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Clinical Practice Completion 1 | Contribution to a portfolio assessed by a practice assessor evidencing the NOS | 0 | N/A | 0 | No | 100 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | Select a case from your level 6 placement. Identify the risks/dilemmas and apply research/theory/policy and legislation when managing risk and promoting independence. | 0 | 8000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Clinical Practice Completion 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |