THEORY GENERATED FROM SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE BY: SAMUEL ENYAN FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WORK THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY‚ AUSTRALIA JUNE 7‚ 2013 Abstract: This article reflects on my work with academically challenged school pupils in Ghana in which Kwame represents the entire body of school children‚ who are academically challenged in a small community school in Assin Foso in the central region of Ghana. As a social worker‚ it was and is my duty to assist school pupils and the community members
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As one enters into the world of social work it can be a very large confusing world and one must be set to accept any kind of situation. From the homeless to child abuse.As a social worker‚ we all must open our hearts to our community as well as our thinking strategies.Here we are going to demonstrate the responsibilities of a social worker to his/her community. Today I have two new graduates from their associate’s degree entering my office. I am expected to teach my trainees the
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Social care working with children and families Level 4 Final exam 1. In your own words summarise the major learning points from the whole of the programme with particular reference to : * Principles of social work with children and families * The process of social work with children and families * Working with adults in the family * Immediate protection of the child * Working with the family as a group * Working with children being looked after by the local authority
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Isileli. ‘Ufi 09305989 Page 1. Attending and Responding Skills in Social Work.( Assessment 1). Attending. The first part of ARPI is applied before there is any direct involvement face to face with the client. a). Location: The interview between the social worker and the client depends on what room that is available by the “agency”. Easy access to the agency’s location and the interviewing room is important to the client‚ and therefore the agency
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The social work profession promotes social change‚ problem solving in relationships and the empowerment and liberation of children‚ adults and families to enhance well-being. (International definition of social work). Social issues need to be addressed in an appropriate individual way‚ methods of intervention can be suitable for one individual and not the other. Alternatively it’s important to have a vast knowledge on different methods to address social issues in practice. An important skill in these
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Hi Brian‚ It was great to hear that you are considering a career as a social care worker‚ I can honestly say you have picked a very rewarding career. You asked me to describe the term “ duty of care” ok when you start off as an HCA (Health Care Assistant) the person you are responsible for‚ whether they be too young‚ old or incapable of doing certain things their selves which could include personal hygiene‚ cooking a meal or making a snack‚ safety in or around the home or outside
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GENERALIST PRACTICE WITH ORGANIZATIONS & COMMUNITIES As generalist‚ social workers operate from a base of diverse skills which enable them to help individuals with personal problems‚ while simultaneously confronting the larger issues which are problematic for communities or organizations. Based upon the Generalist Intervention Model‚ today’s social worker must be equipped with a skill set that is able to address micro‚ mezzo and macro systems in order to effect change and address issues at each
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thinking about having an abortion. She decides to make an appointment with a Social Worker about it‚ however that Social Worker decides that it’s not in the best interest of the client‚ doesn’t care about her wants and hands her a church pamphlet. Right away I see that there is a direct infraction‚ as a Social Worker one should never speak of their own beliefs and values when working alongside with a client. A Social Worker should always put what the client wants‚ within reason‚ first‚ as an act
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Communication is a large part of being a social worker whether it is communicating with a client‚ a co-worker‚ or a different agency. The first part of communication is engagement. Finn and Jacobson (2003) explain that engagement "is about being fully present‚ doing the communicative an relationship-building work‚ and becoming more critically aware" (p. 187). You have to engage communication in order for it to start as well as continue. The process of engaging includes listening and reflecting on
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Interpersonal Work First 5 Santa Cruz County Service Integration Brown Bag Lunches August 2008 Conducted for: August 4: Kelly Wolf‚ Program Manager CASA of Santa Cruz County kelly@casaofsantacruz.org August 8: Francis Krebs‚ Supervisor Health Services Agency‚ Children’s Mental Health francis.krebs@health.co.santa-cruz.ca.us Presenters: Agenda I. II. III. Welcome & Introductions Defining personal boundaries Small group discussions a. Why are professional boundaries important in our work? b.
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