1.¿On completion of this module, you will be to demonstrate the academic skills required to communicate to the required academic standards, including academic writing styles, referencing, accessing a range of sources, and reflective writing.
Professional standards 3:2, 3:3, 3:11,
PCF 1, 6, 7
1. Knowledge and Understanding¿¿
2. Learning¿
3. Enquiry¿

2.¿ On completion of this module, you will be able to demonstrate the professional skills required to engage with service users, and carers, aided where appropriate by technology as required at the ‘Readiness for Supervised practice’ level descriptor in the Professional Capabilities Framework
Professional standards 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:7, 2:1, 2:2, 2:2, 2:3, 2:4, 2:5, 2:7, 3:10, 6:3
PCF 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
6. Communication¿
2. Learning¿
7.Application¿

3. On completion of this module, you will be able to define the requirements of Social Work England in terms of conduct and ethics for student Social Workers and in upholding the reputation of the Social Work profession.
Professional standards 6:1, 6:2, 6:3, 6:4, 6:5, 6:6, 6:7, 5:1, 5:2, 5:3, 5:4, 5:5, 5:6
PCF 1, 5, 8
1. Knowledge & Understanding¿
5. Problem Solving¿

4.On completion of this module, you will be able to reflect on and evaluate teaching and learning to identify learning needs, strengths, weaknesses and opportunities in relation to practicing as a student social worker.
Professional standards 4:1, 4:3, 4:6, 4:
PCF 1,4, 5,6, 9
8. Reflection
7. Application

Formative Assessment -
15-minute group presentation on a contemporary Social Work issue
10-minute role play involving a member of the Service user and carer group

Summative assessment -
A Professional Portfolio which must include the following elements:
An essay of 1000 words relating to a contemporary Social Work issue
Academic & service user feedback on the role play
3 x 500-word reflective pieces
A chronology of a case study to be provided by academic staff
Case notes of a case study to be provided by academic staff
Evidences all learning outcomes
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This module will equip you with the foundations for professional knowledge and skills necessary for the practice and academic elements of the course.

Academic knowledge and skills -
Study skills and academic writing - including skills required for formal writing, structuring assignments, meeting learning outcomes successfully, choosing and citing evidence to support your answers.¿
An introduction to reflective practice - including reflective practice models and links to the PCF.
Locating and utilising information from academic sources - including using libraries and technology to enhance learning. You will be introduced to the use of our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) as this will form a key part of your learning on any undergraduate programme.

Practice knowledge and skills -
Professionalism - personal conduct in your private and work life and issues which lead to Fitness to Practise panels, and professional boundaries.
Introduction to the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) (BASW, 2018) and the Social Work England Professional Standards (2019)
An introduction to Learning Styles theories in relation to identifying individual need and best methods for learning.
Relationship-based practice in social work and the core elements of relationship-based practice; understanding, collaboration, commitment, communication.
Skills for interpreting, responding and effectively dealing with a range of situations. Including our own reflection and how supervisions and knowledge of emotional intelligence may be used to build resilience in our practice.¿

The Core Skills for Social Work Practice module is specifically designed to equip you with the foundations for professional knowledge and skills necessary to the develop, progress and succeed in both the practice and academic elements of the course. Core topics will include, the role and function of the regulatory body and Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF), MA level academic writing, referencing and reflective skills, Relationship Based Practice.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 26 hours

To consist of -
26 hours Whole group sessions and practical workshops

Directed Independent Study: 114

To consist of -
Accessing online resources such as Webinars, podcasts etc relevant to the module
Independent reading, consolidating knowledge explored and developed in the direct teaching and learning sessions researching how these are used in social work practice.
Use of VLE to support learning by reading core reading texts and independent activities are utilized.
Portfolio completion

The total of 140 hours is equivalent to 20 days focused on practice and skills development.

Beesley, P. Harrison, M. and Watts, M (2018) Developing your Communication Skills in Social Work. London: Sage

Thompson, N (2020) Understanding Social Work: Preparing for Practice (5th ed) London. Red Globe Press

Mantell, A & Scragg, T (2019) Reflective Practice in Social Work. London: Sage

Rogers, M et al (2017) Developing Skills for Social Work Practice. London: Sage

Koproswska, J (2014) Communication & Interpersonal Skills in Social Work. 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.

Students need to be enrolled on MA Social Work.