Case Study in Social Work Practice
This essay will identify a case I have been involved in and have continuously had to assess whilst on placement. It will refer to a child who will be identified as A. A is a young carer and has only recently returned home after being removed from his mothers care due to her having a substance abuse problem and mental health concerns. I will link the legal framework that was relevant to this case study and describe actions taken. Additionally these actions will demonstrate the application of social work methods and theories that were contributive elements in his intervention, offering explanations as to why these particular methods were used. Before closing, the essay will review any issues of discrimination with a reflection of the overall process of working with this child throughout the duration of my placement and end with a conclusion. ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
My placement is a charity organisation involved with the promotion of children’s wellbeing with intervention programmes such as mentoring, group work including focus sessions and after school activities. Funded by Wandsworth Council this organisation receives their referrals directly from children’s services or schools in which the children attend.
ABOUT THE CASE STUDY
A is one of the children that I was allocated to mentor. It was thought that he would benefit from the services as a means of emotional support due to him being witness to his mother’s substance abuse and
My placement is a charity organisation involved with the promotion of children’s wellbeing with intervention programmes such as mentoring, group work including focus sessions and after school activities. Funded by Wandsworth Council this organisation receives their referrals directly from children’s services or schools in which the children attend.
ABOUT THE CASE STUDY
A is one of the children that I was allocated to mentor. It was thought that he would benefit from the services as a means of emotional support due to him being witness to his mother’s substance abuse and
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