Introduction to Social Work

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
K/507/1938
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the nature and purpose of social work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Define the main aims of social work.

  • 1.2

    Describe the types of support offered by social workers to different client groups.

  • 1.3

    Explain how clients access the support of a social worker.

2

Understand multi-disciplinary working in social work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain why multi-disciplinary -working is important in social work.

  • 2.2

    Explain how partners work together to meet clients’ individual needs, giving examples of specific partners including from education and health.

3

Understand the values and ethics associated with social work practice.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Describe the underpinning values and ethics of social work.

  • 3.2

    Explain how these values and ethics influence social work practice.

  • 3.3

    Explain how organisations work to ensure the practice of their employees is consistent with these values and ethics.