In this essay I will discuss how I feel that I have developed personally and professionally as a social work student during the first level of the degree course. I will do this through examination of reflective accounts recorded during the placement learning opportunity. I believe that the use of reflection has been very significant in enhancing my personal skills and learning about my own values. I also believe that the course has instilled me with more self awareness and has given me a better
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amount of needs that need to be met in the other areas of their lives. This gave me great insight into the role of a social worker as I was acting as a case manager for most of my clients. Since I started a career in chemical dependency I have pursued an education track to become a social worker. I want to make a difference with people or at the least provide them with an
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I have always enjoyed helping others which is also the main reason why social work appeals to me. I would like to take up this course as it will help me gain a more depth knowledge by working with people who are facing problems such as abuse in families. During my secondary school days‚ I participated in a scheme which involves teaching primary sixth children in passing their secondary English exams by practicing verbal conversations fluently‚ presenting self-written speeches with confidence‚ basic
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and families will be discussed‚ applying social policy and law in the framework of interventions used by social workers. The first part of this essay will identify the legal options available to Paul and the legal considerations taken into account by the court before making any decisions. The essay will look at the local authority’s general and specific duties towards the Smith’s family‚ consider professionals and agencies that could play a part in the social welfare of the family and show differences
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essay is to explore and outline the role of the social worker. As Mark Dole highlighted‚ the role of a social worker is a complex and misunderstood role within a contemporary society. The role of the social worker ranges from being a wise eyed idealist to a realist. Social work is misunderstood by the public and media. Mark Dole in his book on skills required for social worker (2011) quotes Margaret Thatcher who famously said: ‘anyone could be a social worker: all that was needed was time on their
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understanding of the different theories relating to Social Work. And last but not least I would like to express my gratitude to my friends and especially my family for the time they lent me and for guidance and understanding of the importance of this project. Thank you all. INTRODUCTION According to the National Association of Social Workers Board of Director‚ “Social Work is the professional activity of helping individuals
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Introduction To Social Welfare a) Definition and Scope b) Historical Perspective of Social Welfare in Pakistan 1. Introduction To Social Welfare a) Definition and Scope Definitions: 1. Organized public or private social services for assistance of disadvantaged groups... 2. The welfare of the society esp. for those segments who are underprivileged and disadvantaged because of the poverty‚ poor education‚ unemployment etc... 3. The well-being of the entire society. Social welfare is not
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What have I learned from Social Work? A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle. - Kahil Gibran Social work has offered me the tools to work with communities and individuals through the process of change. By standing with (beside and behind) those with whom I work‚ I can offer insight‚ support and advocacy to communities who hope to build the frameworks for change. Social Work has taught me about the systems that inform and structure peoples
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rehabilitation program and their therapeutic methods. The purpose is to find the effectiveness of addressing juvenile delinquents’ personal needs such as getting assistance with substance abuse treatment‚ job placement‚ skill training‚ housing‚ and social interactions with peers and family. This program combines the therapeutic treatment with the focus on their personal needs. This program evaluates the effectiveness on juveniles because they tend to return to the justice system and have high rates
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comfortable Links between the personal experiences of disadvantage and their structural causes Links between therapy and the conscious deeds that enable oppressed people to change themselves and social conditions What Does AOP Look Like? Counteracting the damaging effects of oppression Building individual and community strengths to counteract oppression Building strengths of individuals/ groups to analyze oppressive conditions‚ reclaim identities‚ change social and psychological patterns
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