This module will explore the development of social work values and how these form a key component of the social work profession and are integral to The Health and Care Professions Council's Standards of Proficiency For Social Work in England, by which professional standards are measured and maintained. Values and Ethics and Diversity are also key to The College of Social Work's Professional Capabilities Framework which is used to assess social workers' developing competences and continuing Professional Development in the domain of' Values, Ethics and Diversity'. This module will investigate the importance of understanding your own values and how, as a social work student, you will be expected to uphold a service user's autonomy and have respect for their values. There are strong links to the Readiness for Practice module which will form clear links of the knowledge taught in this module being implemented into your practice and to meet the requirements of the professional competences and standards.

A key issue to be explored will be the implementation of the social work values and, in particular, how dignity, respect and human compassion are central to all social work practice, and indeed ensuring that other agencies which provide services meet these fundamental values when interacting with service users. There will be an introduction to challenging poor practice and whistle blowing procedures. There will be chance to explore the effects on service users when professionals do not adhere to good practice by examining Serious Care Reviews and Government Inquiries and discussing outcomes of these.

You will learn about the need to work in an anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory way and one that values diversity and advocates equality for all. You will be introduced to a global perspective of sociology and there will be an exploration of inequalities in the world as well as in England. This will be linked to the values and attitudes of others to asylum seekers and how you may meet their particular needs by a better understanding of cultures and diversity. You should be able to demonstrate knowledge and professionalism in practice and utilise an ethical and culturally sensitive approach to service users.

You will learn that social work practice is evidence-based and that a theoretical approach is taken to aid understanding of diverse needs, this concept will be introduced at this stage of the award and then expanded when you study `An Introduction to Social Work Theories and Knowledge' in the next semester, these will form the grounding for the professional approach throughout your career.

A sociological approach will ensure that you understand how society constructs ideas about groups and how these may lead to social injustice and inequalities. You will learn about the historical legacy of equality issues and implementing anti-discriminatory practice and how the legislation supports this practice.

The skills days associated with this module will hone your practical skills in working in an anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive way and ensuring that values are foremost when undertaking social work assessments and a culturally sensitive and ethical approach is used throughout practice- this will be developed and assessed further in `The Skilled Practitioner' in semester 2. You will continue to develop this knowledge and skill in the second and final year of the award during the practice learning opportunities when your competence will be formally assessed.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (48 hours)

You will attend lectures on key topics and these will be delivered to the whole of the group.

You will be working in small groups to discuss and explore some of the key issues raised in lectures in greater depth and to think how the knowledge gained may be applied to social work practice. You will be expected to discuss the challenges and ethical dilemmas that may occur and reflect on the emotions and difficulties when faced with challenging others' practice. You will be asked to take part in debates, and discussions and to design informal presentations to your peers (in small groups).

Guided Independent Study: (252 hours)
160 hours Independent reading- You will be expected to read recommended key texts before each lecture and prepare thoroughly for these by utilising the materials on Blackboard and by obtaining core texts.
You will be asked to familiarise yourself with the Standards of Proficiency and Professional Capabilities Framework competencies relating to values, ethics and diversity.
50 hours Assignment Preparation (12 hour groups- 38 hours individual) You will need to work together with others in your group to decide on the structure and content of the presentation and how you will present this, each member of the group will need to present equally and you should share the knowledge and research amongst the group so that you all learn from each other.
30 hours Reflection - You will also spend time reflecting on your own values and thinking about your own identity and the location of self, you may wish to create a reflective log of your thoughts and feelings as each of the issues is discussed and relate this to your own experiences in life and of how others view you. This will assist you in preparation for the reflective assignment and also for becoming a reflective practitioner.

Lecture theatres, PowerPoint/Smart Board facilities, BlackBoard VLE

Students need to be registered for BA (Hons) in Social Work

This fascinating module will explore the development of social work values and how these form a key component of the profession. The module will highlight the importance of understanding your own values and how, as a social work student, you will be expected to uphold a service user's autonomy and respect their values. You will be introduced to a global perspective of sociology and there will be an exploration of inequalities across the world. You will learn about the need to work with people from a variety of backgrounds which will prepare you for professional practice.

A group presentation (20 minutes weighted at 75% assessing LOs 2 – 5) discussing how Anti-Oppressive Practice/Anti-Discriminatory Practice can be used to support a service user of a vulnerable population including an outline of who contributed what to the presentation.

A written reflective account (700 words - 25% weighting assessing LO 1)

Both elements of assessment must be achieved at pass grade to pass the module.

Feedback will be given to you through facilitated workshops where you will be working in small groups exploring key issues, there will be opportunities for informal group presentations as part of the learning experience and again you will be given some verbal feedback.

1. Recognise your own personal values and how to evaluate how these can impact on your social work practice. (pcf 1.6, 2.2)(Reflection) Standards 1.1, 1.2, 2.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 6.6,

2. Discuss the diversity in human identities and experiences, and relate the discussion to the need for anti- discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice and how to manage the power invested in the role of a social worker including challenging discrimination and providing advocacy. (pcf 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.5) Standards 1.4, 1.5, 1.5, 1.7, 3.3, 3.7, 3.14, 3.15,
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3. Describe and reflect on social inequalities using a global perspective and how this impacts on social work in England (pcf 2.3) (Enquiry, Reflection) Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7,

4. Examine key social work values and how these may be applied using the profession's ethical principles and legislation (pcf 2.1) (Application, Knowledge and Understanding) Standards 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.14, 3.15, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, 6.6

5. Evaluate and communicate the social construction of human identities and how legislation in England is applied to empower individuals and provide social justice and equality pcf 2.4, 2.5, 3.2, 4.1, 4.4) (Communication) Standards 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.6, 3.1, 3.3, 3.14, 4.4,

https://staffs.keylinks.org/#/list/5592 Beckett, C (2017) Values and Ethics in Social Work [Third Edition] London: Sage

Doel, M (2016) Rights and Wrongs in Social Work: ethical and practice dilemmas. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

Thompson, N (2016) Anti-Discriminatory Practice: Equality, Diversity and Social Justice. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan