A social worker is often perceived as working a challenging job‚ however rewarding. Seabury and Garvin (2011) states‚ "The main mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people‚ with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable‚ oppressed‚ and living in poverty." Social workers make an obligation to ethical practice‚ but there will be times social workers hit a wall and will not have an easy answer
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Social work theory and practice Over the past 30 years there have been a lot of changes in social work. The demand for social workers has risen and the way we care for these families has been moulded by different theories. Social work started off as a way to make individuals enhance their standard of living through charity work and dealing with poverty. The goal was to advance the quality of life and the growth of every person in the society. In 1985 computers were intro deuced into work‚ this
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greater need for specialized social workers to aid military and veteran personnel in their pursuit of higher education. Most civilian social workers are unaware of the uniqueness of military life. To better serve their clients‚ social workers should first become versed in military culture‚ military and government structures of care‚ current military and veteran population issues and appropriate policy and practices (Savitsky‚ Illingworth‚ & DuLaney‚ 2009‚ p. 336). Social workers must proactively engage
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morning‚ I participated in a role play in my early morning class‚ The Practice of Generalist Social Work. The class role played to help practice certain ethical dilemmas that may occur during our social work career. Not only did these role plays concentrate on ethical dilemmas but it focused on the difference between personal and professional values. My role play situation also looked at the boundaries that a social worker must put up in their professional role with both clients and co-workers. And it
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The primary mission of the social work profession is to “enhance human wellbeing and help meet the basic human needs of all people‚ with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable‚ oppressed‚ and living in poverty” (NASW‚ 2008‚ p.1). This profession is committed to the pursuit of social justice to enhance the quality of life‚ and the development of individuals‚ groups‚ families‚ and communities to its full potential. A social worker is trained and qualified to
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I have chosen to study social work as it a passion of mine to work with children and families including adults‚ I would love to help and provide care for those who are vulnerable at a disadvantage or simply seeking advice and support. I understand that Social work is an extremely difficult profession to work in‚ due to the intense workloads required for this role and to the sensitivity of some cases‚ but I love the challenge especially with such a rewarding outcome of improving the quality of someone’s
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I would like to study Social work at a degree level as it has been of great interest and personal significance. Having gained valuable work experience in social work I’m very keen to learn more about it and expand my skill set. I have always wanted to make a difference to people’s lives‚ children in particular. I believe social work will enable me to do just that in a more caring and supportive way. When I was growing up‚ I watched as my best friend was ill-treated by her step mother. The whole
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Social work is a profession which deals with people who are in the minority part of the society‚ social workers deal with women who are in abusive relationships‚ rape victims‚ vulnerable children‚ social workers work with individuals‚ families‚ couples and the community at large. Since feminism is about getting rid of oppression of women and girl children‚ I think it would be relevant to use the feminist theory in solving issues that affect women‚ for example‚ oppression‚ rape and violent relationships
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My commitment and motivation to study for masters in social work is a direct result of my experience as a healthcare assistant. I am very passionate about improving lives of vulnerable people by empowering and liberating individuals to enhance their well-being. Currently‚ I work as a healthcare assistant in a medium and low secured mental hospital. I provide support for patients who are detained under the (1983) Mental Health Act. My role involves putting care plans into action. Example‚ time management
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Critique #1 Goffman‚ A. (2009). On the run: Wanted men in a Philadelphia Ghetto. American Sociological Association‚ 74(3)‚ 339-357. After reading the article‚ it was clear that it was written to give insight on what really happens in black neighborhoods and how daily lives are affected. Goffman’s (2009) purpose is to show that‚ “Although recent increases in imprisonment are concentrated in poor Black communities‚ we know little about how daily life within these neighborhoods is affected” (p
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