Module Descriptors
SOCIAL WORK WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE
SOWK70309
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Mason
Email: D.Mason@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Applications must be registered social workers with the HCPC.
Module Texts
Calder, M,. (2008) Contemporary Risk Assessment in Safeguarding Children.
Mclaughlin, H. (2007). Understanding Social Work Research
Scragg, T. & Mantell, A. (2011) Safeguarding Adults in Social Work (2nd Ed). Exeter, Learning Matters
French, S. & Swain, J. (2012) Working with Disabled People in Policy and Practice. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.
Mclaughlin, H. (2007). Understanding Social Work Research
Scragg, T. & Mantell, A. (2011) Safeguarding Adults in Social Work (2nd Ed). Exeter, Learning Matters
French, S. & Swain, J. (2012) Working with Disabled People in Policy and Practice. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A case study from their own specialist area of practice with a critical, research-informed integrated commentary. 3500 Words. LO's 1 to 5
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Through small group seminars focussing on relevant research findings
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Through small group seminars focussing on relevant research findings
Module Resources
Blackboard, IT facilities and classroom.
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (30 hours)
27 hours Learning Days at the University
3 hours Seminar Workshop for Research Informed Practice
Guided Independent Study: (120 hours)
24 hours Engagement with Technology Supported Learning
6 hours Preparation for Seminar Workshops
90 hours Private Study
27 hours Learning Days at the University
3 hours Seminar Workshop for Research Informed Practice
Guided Independent Study: (120 hours)
24 hours Engagement with Technology Supported Learning
6 hours Preparation for Seminar Workshops
90 hours Private Study
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to equip social workers with the ability to increase understanding of the role of assessment, risk, analysis and decision making when working with vulnerable people, their families and carers. Students will critically evaluate the application of the tools for assessment that are used in practice today within their specialist field of practice.
The module will enable students to explore the role of effective decision making based on assessments and care planning that has been completed with Vulnerable People and their Families/Carers.
The module will enable students to explore the values and theories influencing contemporary assessment and models for intervention. Students will explore and critique the role they have in promoting the holistic needs of people their families and carers. They will critically reflect upon their role in empowering service users, their families and carers and the challenges involved at both a personal, structural and organisational level.
Students will explore the difference between risk management and risk assessment and examine the tensions between the two, drawing upon appropriate research evidence.
Students will develop a critical awareness and evaluation of current research relevant to their area of specialist practice.
The module will enable students to explore the role of effective decision making based on assessments and care planning that has been completed with Vulnerable People and their Families/Carers.
The module will enable students to explore the values and theories influencing contemporary assessment and models for intervention. Students will explore and critique the role they have in promoting the holistic needs of people their families and carers. They will critically reflect upon their role in empowering service users, their families and carers and the challenges involved at both a personal, structural and organisational level.
Students will explore the difference between risk management and risk assessment and examine the tensions between the two, drawing upon appropriate research evidence.
Students will develop a critical awareness and evaluation of current research relevant to their area of specialist practice.