Module Details

Module Code: DEVL C1402
Module Title: Professional Social Care Theory and Practice
Title: Professional Social Care Theory and Practice
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Denise Lyons
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide learners with the historical developments in social care work, an understanding of the different social care contexts, and the theories, concepts and frameworks underpinning social care work in these settings. Learners are provided with the opportunity to explore their emerging professional identity, and the role and impact of self on professional practice. This module presents the relationship as core to social care work and students will learn about building and maintaining professional relationships with service users and staff.

This module also aims to support students to understand ethical and regulatory responsibilities of social care work. With cross-modular connections, the module provides opportunities to apply conceptual knowledge and skills acquired in other modules to students developing professional identity.

Through a focus on professional development, the module aims to consolidate students' reflective skills.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Understand the role of the Standards of Proficiency for Social Care Work, as a guide to the principles of safe and effective practice and a framework for professionalisation . D1 6 11 D4 2, D5 12
LO2 Comprehend the principles of social care practice D5 18 which promotes non-discriminatory, non-judgmental culturally sensitive practice D1 8 23, including advocacy D5 15, confidentiality D1 10 11, empowerment D2 4, D5 13 and a Human Rights Based Approach D5 3
LO3 Understand various forms of professional communication, including verbal, non-verbal, written, digital, public, signature requirements, private Influence of language, culture and beliefs. D1 10 11 12 13 14 15 23 D2 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 D5 10
LO4 Recognise the relationship as core to social care practice and understand the role and purpose of building and maintaining relationships D2 10, 12 15, D5 8 9
LO5 Understand the role and impact of the self in practice and recognise the impact of personal values and life experience on professional practice D5 8 19, D4 4, D1 8 22 23
LO6 Identify the interconnection between personal and professional development in the context of professional registration and accountable practice. D1 1 2 7 17 21 22 23 D2 13 D3 5 9 D4 1 2 3 4 D5 9 13 19
LO7 Demonstrate the capacity to engage in personal reflection thereby developing a professional identify and enhancing professional performance D1 2 8 17 22 23 D4 2 3 4
LO8 Discuss the history of social care practice and the development of service provision from the past to the present D5 14
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
9516 DEVL C1402 Professional Social Care Theory and Practice
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to the Standards of Proficiency for Social Care Workers
Introduction to the Domains and proficiencies, guide to practice D1 8 9 22 23 D3 11 D4 4 D5 8 19
Role of Self
Self-awareness, as a tool D5 8 19, D4 4, D1 22 23, non-discriminatory and non-judgmental culturally sensitive attitude D1 8 23,
Needs and Rights Based Practice
Needs based practice D3 7 15, D5 12, Confidentiality D1 10 11, Role of advocacy D5 15, empowerment D2 4, D5 13 , Human Rights Based Approach D5 3 Four pillars -principles of effective teaching and learning, mentoring and supervision D5 18
Development of Professional identity
What is professional identity. Consider the interconnection between personal and professional development; relationships & boundaries with service users and colleagues (peers and class-mates); boundaries, transference and counter-transference D1 1 2 11 21 22 23 D2 9 12 13 14 15 D4 4 D5 5 19
Communication
Forms of professional communication – verbal, non-verbal, written, digital, public, private Influence of language, culture and beliefs within communication Language barriers – translation, behavioral, emotional, shared understandings Informed professional opinion, D1 10 11 12 13 14 15 23 D2 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 D5 10
Professional Relationships
Core to practice, Building and maintaining relationships. Sustaining professional working relationships (with service users and interprofessional) Disagreeing and resolving conflict Reasoned decision making Data protection and confidentiality D2 12 15, D3 10 D5 8 9
History of Social Care Service Provision
Origins of social care practice, links to welfare provision and need, changing titles, settings adapting over time D 5 14
Reflective Practitioner
Reflective writing, growth and development; personal qualities underpinning collaborative work – assertiveness, transparency, integrity, candor, interdependence, collaboration, discussion; consider the intersection between personal values and professional responsibilities introduction to CORU (Social Care Work proficiencies, code of conduct and ethics); professional autonomy, independence in practice, decision-making and accountability D1 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 17 18 21 22 D2 13 D3 7 D5 1 5 19
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Project70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 5,6,7
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Reflective

D1 2 7 17 21 22 23 D2 13 D35 9 D4 1 2 3 4 D5 9 13 19
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Proficiency portfolio (including History CA)
D1 1 2 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 21 22 23 D2 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 D3 5 9 D4 1 2 3 4 D5 3 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 18 19
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 No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Contact Hours Contact Weekly professional development workshop with supervised professional practice coordinator. Students are broken into workshop groups containing sixteen people or less each week. Class discussion/debate specific to mindset, growth opportunities, case studies, academic publications, scenarios, development of social care worker identity. 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Independent Learning Non Contact Maintain free narrative journal, reflect on professional development, personal accountability, Preparation for weekly workshops and post workshop reflection. Social Care Proficiencies Audit. Per Semester 7.60 190
Tutorial Contact 1 hour per week 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Hawkins, J & Shohet, R.. (2007), Supervision in the Helping Professions, Open University Press.
  • Thompson, N.. (2009), Anti-discriminatory Practice, Macmillan.
  • Thompson, N.. (2008), The Critically Reflective Practitioner, Macmillian.
  • Lalor, K. & Share, P.. (2013), Applied Social Care: An Introduction for Students in Ireland, 3 rd. Gill & McMillan, Dublin.
  • Lyons, D. & Brown, T. (Eds). (2021), Proficiency Guide: Guide to the Standards of Proficiency for Social Care Workers-book available online as a PDF..
  • Neil Thompson. (2018), The Learning from Practice Manual, Avenue Media Solutions, p.288, [ISBN: 9781910020449].
  • Noel Howard,Denise Lyons. (2014), Social Care, Gill Education, p.320, [ISBN: 9780717159697].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Healy, J. & Spencer, M.. (2008), Surviving your placement in Health & Social Care, Pavilion.
  • O’Neill, E. (2004), Professional Supervision: Myths, Culture & Structure, RMA Publications.
  • Maclean, S. & Harrison, R.. (2010), Social Care: The Common Knowledge Base, 1st. Kirwan Mclean Associates Ltd, UK.
  • Harrison, R., Harvey, R. & Maclean, S.. (2010), Developing Cultural Competence in Social and Health Care, 1st. Kirwan Maclean Assoicates Ltd, UK.
  • Maclean, S. & Harrison, R.. (2012), The All New Handbook of Theory for Social Care, 1st. 4edge Limited, UK.
  • Kline, R. & Preston - Shoot, M.. (2012), Professional Accountability in Social Care and Health, 1st. Sage, London.
  • Moon, J. (2005), Learning Journals: A handbook for academics, students & professional development, Kogan.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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