INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL CASE WORK Social work is a profession concerned with helping individuals‚ families‚ groups and communities to enhance their individual and collective well-being. It aims to help people develop their skills and their ability to use their own resources and those of the community to resolve problems. Social work is concerned with individual and personal problems but also with broader social issues such as poverty‚ unemployment and domestic violence. Social Case Work‚ a primary method
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History of social work influences current professional practice In this essay I will outline the historical origins of social work in Ireland. I will examine how the profession emerged from charity work in the 19th century to evolve into the profession it is today. To begin with it is important to define the term social work. The Oxford English Dictionary (1989) defines social work as ‘work of benefit to those in need of help‚ especially professional or voluntary service of a specialised nature
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of Chicago Social Services Department (2013). Laura Epstein developed what is commonly known amongst social workers for short-term psychotherapy. Epstein developed the method encouraging clients to engage in decision making as part of the therapy. She found most cases are likely to discontinue therapy under this method with great success. Her work is tested and implemented in clinical social work practice in 20th century (University of Chicago‚ 1996). William J. Reid was a social work scholar and
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What have I learned from Social Work? A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle. - Kahil Gibran Social work has offered me the tools to work with communities and individuals through the process of change. By standing with (beside and behind) those with whom I work‚ I can offer insight‚ support and advocacy to communities who hope to build the frameworks for change. Social Work has taught me about the systems that inform and structure peoples
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In this essay I will discuss how I feel that I have developed personally and professionally as a social work student during the first level of the degree course. I will do this through examination of reflective accounts recorded during the placement learning opportunity. I believe that the use of reflection has been very significant in enhancing my personal skills and learning about my own values. I also believe that the course has instilled me with more self awareness and has given me a better
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understanding of the different theories relating to Social Work. And last but not least I would like to express my gratitude to my friends and especially my family for the time they lent me and for guidance and understanding of the importance of this project. Thank you all. INTRODUCTION According to the National Association of Social Workers Board of Director‚ “Social Work is the professional activity of helping individuals
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essay is to explore and outline the role of the social worker. As Mark Dole highlighted‚ the role of a social worker is a complex and misunderstood role within a contemporary society. The role of the social worker ranges from being a wise eyed idealist to a realist. Social work is misunderstood by the public and media. Mark Dole in his book on skills required for social worker (2011) quotes Margaret Thatcher who famously said: ‘anyone could be a social worker: all that was needed was time on their
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I. Key Themes Social workers can engage in micro‚ mezzo‚ and macro level of work to promote change and development in the society. The non-profit sector is one of the areas where social workers engage in mezzo level of work as program manager‚ capacity builder‚ researcher‚ case worker‚ manager among other. The Non-profit sector plays a key role in the protection of minority‚ experimentation and embracing the diversity of thought. There are many challenges that cause organizational problems in
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The social worker gathered information for Christine’s case from her file‚ a treatment plan meeting‚ and a private conversation with the clint. Christine’s file provided an extensive history on her life since coming into foster care. Included in her file were previous incident reports‚ which allowed the social worker to learn what Christine’s areas of weakness are in regards to her behavior. One such incident report detailed a recent occasion where Christine and her boyfriend at the time were making
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University of Texas at El Paso Bachelor of Social Work Program Evaluation Submitted by: Susie Villalobos‚ M.Ed. Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Doctoral Student University of Texas at El Paso‚ El Paso‚ Texas Academic Roles and Responsibilities CHSC 6343 May 7‚ 2013 Introduction The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)‚ outlines the primary mission of Social Work “is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people‚ with particular attention to
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