Module Details

Module Code: MODL C1701
Module Title: Professional Social Care Practice: Contexts, Models and Legal System) (Draft)
Title: Professional Social Care Practice: Contexts, Models and Legal System
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Lillian Byrne
Domains:  
Module Description: This aim of this module is to introduce learners to a variety of social care settings, the theories, concepts and frameworks underpinning practice and present learners with the legal principles that underpin social care work.

The aim of this module is to provide learners with the opportunity to explore their emerging professional identity and professional presentation. It also aims to support students understand social care worker ethical and regulatory responsibilities. With cross-modular connections, the module provides opportunity to apply conceptual knowledge and skills acquired in other modules to students developing professional identity.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the development of a variety of fields of practice (social care services) to meet the needs of others D3 15 D5 15
LO2 Discuss relevant evidence informed approaches, practice models and theoretical frameworks underpinning the skills of care-planning and needs based interventions used to create meaningful life experiences within these settings. D1 15, D2 12, D3 8 15, D5 6 11 15
LO3 Describe the role of professional judgements and decision making skills in social care work D1 19 D5 13
LO4 Understand how the Irish Legal System interplays with social care principles and practice. D1 13 14 16
LO5 Discuss specific policies and legislation relevant to a variety of social care settings and understand the code of professional conduct and ethics D1 7 13 14 16 19, D3, D5 13
LO6 Demonstrate an awareness of communication, collaboration and inter-professional work when providing a service level response to users’ needs, including the basic principles of teaching, learning, mentoring and supervision. D1 1, D2 2 3 4 13 15 D5 18
LO7 Apply professional knowledge (intellectual, procedural, ethical) to conjectural social care work scenarios. D1 1 2 3 4 7 8 D5 1 2 3 9 13 14
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Professional Knowledge Applied to Conjectured Practice
Apply professional knowledge (intellectual, procedural, ethical) to conjectural social care work scenarios – case studies representing life context of service users and staff from difference areas of social care practice are presented to students, to which they problem-solve using cross-modular using policy, theory, and research, HRBA. Introduction to ethics in social care. Feedback from the student workgroup should contain reference not only to care planning and interventions, but professional responsibilities D1 15 19 D4 1 4 6 D5 1 2 3 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 19
Preparing for Placement
Following a session with Careers services Produce a cover letter, CV and be prepared to meet potential placement agencies with the intent of securing a year 2 placement. Complete all associated documentation. Produce documentation to support choice of preferred year two placement. D2 6 7 8
Development of Social Care Services
Diverse settings, impact of policy and legislation on the development and structure of care services as they adapt to meet the needs of others D3 15, D5 11 12 15. Use of spaces and creating a home
Principles of Social Care Practice in a Variety of Settings
Evidence informed approaches, practice models and theoretical frameworks underpinning the skills of care-planning and needs based interventions used to create meaningful life experiences within these settings. D2 12, D3 8 15, D5 6 11 12 15
Introduction to Legal Systems
Overview of Irish Legal System Sources of Law; and legislation relevant to a variety of social care settings (Assisted decision making, capacity and anti-discriminatory practice), CORU Code of Conduct and Ethics D.1 7 13 14 16
Communication
Awareness of communication, collaboration and inter-professional work in different settings, including the basic principles of teaching, learning, mentoring and supervision. D1 1, D2 2 3 4 13 15 D5 18
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Project70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Service Review
D1 1 2 3 4 7 8 13 14 15 16 17 19
D2 2 3 4 12 13 15
D3 8 15
D5 1 2 3 6 8 9 11 13 15 18
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Continuous Assessment on Legal Systems D1 7 13 14 16 19, D5 13
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact D1 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8,13,14,15, 16, 19 D2 2,3,4,12,13,15 D3 8 15, D5 1,2,3, 6 ,9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18 D5 15 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Lecturer Supervised Learning Contact Weekly professional development workshop with supervised professional practice coordinator. Class discussion/debate specific to mindset, growth opportunities, case studies, academic publications, scenarios, identity development. 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Independent Learning Non Contact Maintain free narrative journal, reflect on professional identity and accountability, Preparation for weekly workshops and post workshop reflection. Social Care Proficiencies Audit. CV writing and interview preparation. Per Semester 7.60 190
Contact Hours Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Aveyard, H & Sharp, P. (2013), A beginner's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice in Health & Social Care, 2. Openup, UK.
  • Barnard, A., Horner, N. & Wild, J. ed. (2008), The Value Base of Social Work & Social Care., UK: Open University.
  • Bisteck, F. (1963), The Professional Relationship., London: Unwin Press.
  • Bolton, G. (2005), Reflective Practice, Writing & Professional Development., London: Sage Childcare Act (1991) Dublin: Government Publications.
  • Cooper, F. (2012), Professional Boundaries in Social Work & Social Care, Jessica Kingsley, UK.
  • Dept of Children & Youth Affairs. (2011), Children 1st Guidelines, Government Publications, Dublin.
  • Egan, G. (2007), The skilled helper: a problem-management and opportunity-development approach to helping, Thomson Brooks/Cole, UK.
  • Garavan, M. (2012), Compassionate Activism: An Exploration of Integral Social Care, Peter Lang, Germany.
  • Hamilton, C. (2011), Irish Social Work & Social Care Law, 1. Gill & Macmillian, Dublin.
  • Harrison, R & Wise, C.. (2005), Working with Young People, London: Sage.
  • Howard, H. & Lyons, D. (2014), Social Care: Learning from Practice, 1. Gill & Macmillian, Dublin.
  • Ireland. (1991), Child Care Act, Goverment Publication, Dublin.
  • Ireland. (2001), Children Act, Government Publications, Dublin.
  • Lalor, K. & Share, P. (2009), Applied Social Care An Introduction for Students, 2009. Gill & Macmillian.
  • Lloyd, M.. (2010), A Practical Guide to Care Planning in Health and Social Care, Open University Press., UK.
  • Lyons, D. & Brown, T.. (2021), Proficiency Guide -Written by Social Care Workers for Social Care Workers.
  • Moon, J.. (2004), A Handbook for Reflective & Experiencial Learning., London: Kogan Page.
  • Moon, J.. (2006), Learning Journals: A handbook for reflective practice & professional development., 2. Rutledge, London.
  • Ruch, R, Turney, D & Ward, A.. (2010), Relationship-based Social Work: Discovering the Heart of Practice., UK: Jessica Kingsley.
  • Sealey, C. (2015), Social Policy Simplified: Connecting Theory with People’s Lives., Palgrave, UK.
  • Tadd, G.V.. (1998), 1998) Ethic & Values for Care Workers, London: Blackwell Publications.
  • Sanderson, H, & Lewis, J. (2012), A practical Guide to Delivering Personalisation, 1. Jessica Kingsley, UK.
  • Share P & Lalor, K. (2013), Applied Social Care, Dublin: MacMillan.
  • Storø, J. (2013), Practical social pedagogy, Policy, UK.
  • Talisse, R. (2016), Engaging Political Philosophy: An Introduction, Routledge, UK.
  • Thompson, N.. (2006), Anti-discriminatory Practice, UK: BASW.
  • Thompson, N.. (2008), The Critically Reflective Practitioner, London: Macmillan.
  • Thompson, N.. (2015), Understanding Social Work: Preparing for Practice, Palgrave, UK.
  • Trevithick, P. (2012), Social Work Skills and Knowledge: A Practice Handbook, 3. McGraw Hill, Uk.
 
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Irish Journal Of Applied Social Studies.. Irish Journal Of Applied Social Studies..
  • Journal of Social Care. Journal of Social Care.
Other Resources
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