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Exploring Social Care in Theory & Practice


What are the established practices in social care provision?  And, how do they relate to theoretical approaches?  This module aims to answer these questions, whilst you examine the diversity of social care work, and the challenges of working with carers and professionals, such as getting support, feedback, and difficulties in partnership working.

What does the module cover?

Gain an understanding of social care and the range of settings, levels, and organisational frameworks, through which it may be practised, such as family, medical professionals, schools, community institutions or at individual level.  Develop your skills in applying theory to the practice of social care, drawing on the work of key thinkers like Freud and Bowlby.  Gain insights into the roles of the various parties involved in social care, including users, carers, other professionals, agencies, and stakeholders, and enhance your awareness of the need to develop skills in working across boundaries.

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Module Code:

IS1402

Key topics include:


•    Mapping the networks of social care, including families, groups, individuals, stakeholders
•    Developing the ability to bring theory and practice together
•    Exploring the work of Freud and Bowlby and cognitive and behavioural approaches
•    Setting and maintaining boundaries
•    Conducting anti-oppressive relationships in open, honest and assertive ways
•    Developing reflexive skills

Pre-requisites

None

Number of credits & study time
20 credits / 200 hours

Assessment


You’ll also need to complete two summative assessments that will count towards your final grade:

•    A Review of a service user’s network outside of their immediate family    
(1,500 words)                                 60%

•    A Report of an interview with someone employed in a professional capacity in either health, social, or community care regarding their working lives         
(1,000 words)                                 40%