Engagement Before selecting an intervention‚ a social worker must first engage the client by building rapport. Israel‚ Gorcheva‚ Burnes‚ and Walther (2008) interviewed 42 LGBT individuals in regards to their experience with therapy. Factors that influenced feelings of therapy included the therapists’ attitudes towards clients’ sexual orientation and gender identity (Israel et al.‚ 2008). Stage of identity development‚ social support‚ and confidentiality of the therapy setting also influenced
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There have been many life experiences that have led me to want to become a social worker. I was raised in a family of health professionals and nurses. Although I did not want to pursue a career in nursing‚ I still knew I wanted to help others. My family taught me the value of helping others. For instance‚ the needs of others were put before your own. I have a passion and need for helping people. My passion and need for helping people comes from knowing that I can make a difference in the world. Not
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19th and 20th Century Social Worker Responses to Poverty In the 19th century‚ the U.S. was faced with a spate of immigrants (Ehrenreich‚ 2014). In fact‚ immigration patterns in the early 19th century included high levels of immigration from across the world‚ while legislation by the late 19th century limited immigration from many parts of world and encouraged immigration from Europe. Meanwhile‚ land was abundant in the early 19th century‚ leading to relatively high wages and a labor shortage. Yet
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Operations and Regulations‚ Data Protection Act‚ The Medicine Act‚ General Social Care Council code 2001‚ RIDDOR 1995. 1.2 The main features of current employment legislation cover three areas. Employment rights‚ equalities and discrimination law and also health and safety legislation. this legislation is there to protect me when I am at work. 1.3 Legislation relating to employment exists to stop employers exploiting their workers. Things like Hours of work‚ minimum wage‚ holiday entitlements‚ maternity
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EverGreen Academy QCF Diploma Health & Social Care level 2 Unit: CU2470 Handle Information in Health and Social Care Settings Knowledge Questions Competent practice is a combination of the application and skills and knowledge informed by values and ethics. These questions detail the knowledge and understanding required in carrying out competent practice in the performance described in the unit Learner Name: Laeticia Belle Assessor: Date: 1. Identify the legislation that
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CT235: Introduction to duty of care in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings (level 2) Overview Introduction The assignment for unit CT235 asks you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the principles for duty of care in health‚ social care or children’s and young peoples settings. The assignment is designed to ensure that by completing all the tasks‚ you will meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for this unit. Tasks There are
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My motivation to become a social worker came after being exposed to two different cultures and realizing that poverty and scarcity are not choices but social problems. As a Mexican-American I had the advantage to grow up in two countries that in addition to their differences in language and culture‚ I learned that poverty affects anyone anywhere. Growing up in a low income family has been the most rewarding experience. Not only did I learn to always make the most out of everything‚ but I also developed
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With a strong interest in child welfare‚ there was no question that my interview with a social worker would involve someone who is involved in this area of practice. I did a small amount of internet research and discovered the All Nations Coordinated Response Network (ANCR) in Winnipeg. I discovered that within the Child and Family Services system this agency is generally the first point of contact. With an interest in front line work‚ I decided to make contact with this agency in hopes of scheduling
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During the Being a Social Worker assignment I was able to work with two Organizations: The Sparrows Nest and 4Sarah. The Sparrows Nest is a non-profit public organization that was founded in 1988. The Sparrows Nest is funded by multiple recourses including a thrift store located in the basement‚ and annual fundraisers put on by the staff and students. Their main source is comes from a pile of supportive churches like Life Church‚ Gateway‚ and Watkinsville First Baptist. The head of the agency is
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thus to learn. • View the child holistically and be aware of his/her emotional‚ social and physical needs in order to present various gateways to learning. • Be aware of the various learning styles and utilize and present a wide variety of learning opportunities to address each learning type. • Believe in the child and encourage active learning i.e. we learn by doing. • Model appropriate behaviour‚ language‚ social etiquette and manners at all times. • Keep distractions in the physical environment
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