To provide students with an understanding of the historical framework and evolving roles/identity of the social care worker.To identify core proficiencies identified by CORU in social care work. Explore theoretical frameworks in building relationships in Social Care.As Social care is an ongoing and dynamic subject the syllabus content will be expanded or modified, as the case may be, to reflect developments and changes in policy and legislation.75% attendance is needed on this module.In order to progress, all components of module assessment must be passed by students – failure to successfully to complete any component will require repeat assessment/exam.
The Social Care Role
Definitions of social care work. Roles and Responsibilities of a social care worker. Skills and attributes needed in social care work.
Service Providers and client groups
Identify the various settings and the different service users social care workers work with in practice. This will provide an overview of service provision and areas that social care workers work in to include residential care services for children, adolescents and older people, homeless support services, day care services and family support services.
History of Social Care
An examination of the history of childcare and social care in Ireland. An overview of service provision and social care practice and how policies like HIQA have been implemented. the students will examine past child abuse inquiry reports and the importance of learning lessons from the past.
Proficiencies underpinning Social Care Work
To examine the proficiencies required to become a Social Care Worker under the five domains as outlined by CORU 2017:Domain 1; Professional Autonomy &Accountability Domain 2;Communication, Collaborative Practice& Team Work. Domain 3; Safety and Quality Domain 4; Professional Development Domain 5; Professional Knowledge and Skillsand as outlined by CORU
Theoretical Frameworks underpinning Relationships Building in SCW.
The theoretical frameworks underpinning relationship building in social care exploring Bronfenbrenner's Bio-ecological systems theory, The Casework Relationship by Biestek and Person-Centred Planning by Carl Rogers. The student will also examine current literature in Social Care practice. The UN Rights of the child will be examined.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |
| Formal Examination | 50 |