1.¿On completion of this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding required by the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) ‘End of Final Placement’ Criteria

All Social Work England professional standards are mapped here
(PCF 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Analysis

2.¿ On completion of this module, you will be able to demonstrate a systematic and creative application of theory, social work skills and values to practice evidencing the requirements of the PCF ‘End of Final Placement’ criteria.

Professional standards 1.4, 3.3, 3.4, 3.15, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.3, 4.4
(PCF 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

Application, Knowledge and Understanding

3. On completion of this module, you will be able to demonstrate the application of a range of solutions to complex and unpredictable contexts within social work and social care settings

Professional standards
(PCF 5, 6)

Application, Problem Solving

4. On completion of this module, you will be able to demonstrate the ability to reflect on your own practice and use supervision effectively to enhance future interactions and interventions with service users, carers and other professionals.

Professional standards 4.2, 4.5, 4.7, 4.8, 6.2
(PCF 1, 2, 5, 6)

Reflection

Formative assessment:

You will be required to complete a range of tasks by your practice educator &/ on site supervisor (also known as a work based supervisor). These may include, reflective logs or diaries, written tasks, verbal discussion, formal or informal presentation.

Summative assessment: Assessment 1: Critical Incident Presentation evidencing learning outcomes 3 and 4

You will be asked to present for 30 minutes, including 5 minutes for questions, on an incident that occurred in practice, that was critical in your development as a confident, skilled social work practitioner.

Assessment 2: Professional Portfolio evidencing learning outcomes 1 and 2, this is a pass / fail element of the assessment strategy for this module.

All assessment elements must be passed at a grade of 40 or above to successfully complete the module

You will complete a 100-day practice learning opportunity (placement) where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate that you have met the requirements of the Professional Capabilities Framework at the End of Last Placement / Completion level. Your placement could be in any relevant setting and will have been quality assured to ensure that it provides suitable opportunities to demonstrate your capabilities.

During your placement, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge, critical understanding and application of theories, concepts, and values of social work. You will utilise a range of social work skills to provide and support service users their families and carers.

Your learning and assessments of your capabilities will focus on the domains of the Professional Capabilities Framework at the End of Last Placement / Completion level.

During the placement, you will attend 4 Professional Development Days (PDD) at the university where current themes and issues will be discussed and links formed between theories, law, and practice.

You are required to complete 100 full days in practice which includes the 4 professional development days. Prior to placements starting you are required to complete the 4 preparation for practice days. Attendance at all of these is mandatory, and any missed days, regardless of the reason, must be made up at the end of placement.

By undertaking this module, you will be given the opportunity to undertake a 100-day placement where you will be required to complete social work interventions that involve working with risk and complexity. Through these placements, you will develop your confidence and skills in critical application of the legal frameworks for practice and the wider evidence based that informs robust assessment and decision making in social work practice. You will be supported by experienced social work practitioners, who in their role as practice educator, will facilitate critical reflection and application of the knowledge, skills and values required to be a professional social worker.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 56 hours
- 4 x Mandatory skills focused days
- 4 x Professional Development Days (PDD) which you must attend

Guided Independent Study: 344 hours
- Use of the VLE
- Guided or independent reading relevant to the placement area
- Accessing online resources such as websites, podcasts
- Reflecting on practice learning
- Presentation preparation

Healy, K (2022) Social Work Theories in Context. Creating Frameworks for Practice. 3rd ed. London. Bloomsbury

Rogers, M and Allen, D (2019) Applying critical thinking and analysis in social work.

Pollock, S. Parkinson, K. & Cummins, I (2020) Social Work and Society: Political and Ideological Perspectives. Bristol. Policy Press

Rogers, M. Whitaker, D. Edmondson, D. and Peach, D. (2017) Developing Skills for Social Work Practice. London: Sage

You will have access to a range of materials on Blackboard VLE including articles, lecture slides, and interactive activities. You will also be able to access a variety of digital material through our library and specialist databases.