Social work is not typically a career one goes into expecting fame and fortune. It can mean long hours‚ lack of resources‚ frustrating cases‚ and much more. I have learned social workers need vast reserves of patience and compassion to do their jobs well. However‚ those who excel in this field often find that helping individuals‚ families and communities recover from crises is a reward that far outweighs the less attractive aspects of social work. I have found out
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(2003) conducted a survey within social work agencies throughout North America on ‘preventable turnover’‚ that is‚ turnover not due to retirement‚ pregnancy‚ sickness‚ education or sabbatical leave. The results of the survey outlined that supervision played a large role in worker retention
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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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Hard work beats Talent Some people would argue that the top musicians or sports people they see on TV or wherever it might be are different to themselves but in fact that is false. What we see is the finished product then assume they have something special but in fact all they’ve done is more work. Many times we put down success to having specific genetic inheritance. The innate capacity of a performer is different to innate ability. Genetically a person may have an innate capacity‚ but without the
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On Social Theory In Social Work We know where we have been‚ where we are now and where we need to go - but how do we get there? A map. Theory is a map. It notes any number of known landmarks (previously achieved or applied solutions) and obstacles (issues or problems) and gives us direction so that we are able to navigate intelligently and arrive safely (minimal discomfort to all) at our destination (desired outcome/s). Theory is an attempt to explain the unexplained‚ to give title to the untitled
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() Defined relationships as Relationships are defined as….. Relationships are one of the key factors while working in the Social Work practice. Having a good relationship with people you support provides them with a sense of trust and comfortability. Positive relationships will lay the foundation of how your peers‚ clients and co-workers view you. People will be more susceptible to information given‚ whether good or bad when there is a positive relationship between both parties. Tolerance Having
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however‚ it is a gratifying and rewarding career. Social workers take responsibility of helping families‚ and various groups of people to deal with problems they are having in their lives. In order to become a successful social worker‚ one would need to work on strategies such as: how to achieve one’s goals‚ how to collaborate with others effectively‚ learning about diversity‚ intellectual responsibility‚ critical thinking‚ effective communication in professionalism and how practicum placements can help
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welfare in a healthy and safe environment. This action plan is designed to work in a more holistic nature and be more ‘child centred’ promoting a happy safe environment for the child‚ supporting the child in areas of social and emotional wellbeing‚ healthy eating e.g. Healthy eating vouchers‚ no tolerance to bullying. 1.3 Analyse how national and local guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding affect ‘day to day work with children and young people. As it is the responsibility that anyone
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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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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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