Module Details

Module Code: PRAC C4703
Module Title: Advanced Social Care Practice 2
Title: Advanced Social Care Practice 2
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Susan Barnes
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this subject is to develop students’ critical evaluation of emerging and evidence based assessments, models of practice, interventions and process work in social care settings
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Critically appraise Models of Intervention when working within the field of social care and develop an understanding of the philosophy of care in social care practice D1- P1,2,3,5,6,8,15,17,19,21,23. D2- P1,2,3,6,9,12,13,15,17. D3 - P1,2,4,5,6,8,9,10,15. D4 - P3,4. D5 - P2,5,6,8,9,10,12,13, 14
LO2 Evaluate Practice Contexts and their Application D1 - P1,2,5,6,9,10,12,13,15,16,17,19,20,21,22,23. D2 - P1,2,3,4,6,12,14,15,16,17. D3 - P, 1,2,5,7,12,15. D4 - P3,4. D5 - P1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,13,16,19.
LO3 Critically evaluate social care processes to include assessment and interdisciplinary practice, Personal Effectiveness, and Advocacy D1: P1,2,3,5,11,12,15,17,18,19,21,22,23 D2: P1,3,7,9,11,12,13,14,15,16. D3:P1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,12,15 D4:P1,2,3,4,5,6. D5:P 1,2,6,7,8,13,19.
LO4 Use the principle of evidence-informed practice to critically appraise interventions for service users presenting with complex needs such as trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) their implication on mental health, and other behavioural issues facing service users. D1: 1,2,6,12,16,19,20,21,22,23. D2:P 1,2,6,9,12,17, D3:P1,2,4,7,10,12,15. D5:P2,3,4,6,8,9,10,12,13,14.
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
Models of Intervention in Social Care Practice
Models of Intervention. D1- P1,2,3,5,6,8,15,17,19,21,23. D2- P1,2,3,6,9,12,13,15,17. D3 - P1,2,4,5,6,8,9,10,15. D4 - P3,4. D5 - P2,5,6,8,9,10,12,13,14. Students will develop an understanding of the philosophy of care in social care practice and evaluate key social care theories and models, eg Strengths based, solution focused and problem solving approaches; Systems theory; Ecological theory; Narrative therapy model; Crisis Intervention; Task Centred Practice; Wheel of Change and Motivational Interviewing; Restorative practice in social care work.
Practice Contexts and Their Application.
Practice Contexts and their Application. D1 - P1,2,5,6, 9,10,12,13,15,16,17,19,20,21,22,23. D2 - P1,2,3,4,6,12,14,15,16,17. D3 - P, 1,2,5,7,12,15. D4 - P3,4. D5 - P1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,13,16,19. Students will examine generic issues in practice contexts e.g., working with children and adults at risk; Skills of working with individuals with substance abuse issues, and those who commit specific types of offences (eg Sexual offences) using evidence informed practice and apply the appropriate methods in professional social care practice.
Assessment, Personal Effectiveness and Inter-professional practice
Social Care Processes, Assessment, Personal Effectiveness and Inter-professional practice. D1: P1,2,3,5,11,12,15,17,18,19,21,22,23 D2: P1,3,7,9,11,12,13,14,15,16. D3:P1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,12,15 D4:P1,2,3,4,5,6. D5:P 1,2,6,7,8,13,19. Implementation of appropriate assessment techniques, models of treatment and interventions in social care settings;The role of the social care worker when applying evidence informed practice for effective service delivery; Critically reflect on own professional practice issues eg. time and stress management; Using supervision, feedback and peer review opportunities to continuously improve practice; Understand the benefits of ongoing continuous professional development to professional practice; Understand the impact of effective interdisciplinary team working; the need to sustain and build professional relationships; benefits of collaborative practice in social care work.
Responding to Complex Needs.
Responding to complex needs D1: 1,2,6,12,16,19,20,21,22,23. D2:P 1,2,6,9,12,17, D3:P1,2,4,7,10,12,15. D5:P2,3,4,6,8,9,10,12,13,14. includes the intervention needs of those with complex issues - i.e. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE); Trauma Informed practice; Working with perpetrators of intimate partner violence; dealing with challenging behaviours; working with mental health issues in social care practice.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Assessment 100% written assessment and collaborative student presentation linked to D2 Communication, Collaboration and Team working and D4 Professional Development
D1:5,9,11,12,15,21
D2:1,2,3,4,6,7,9,12,13,14,15,16,17
D3: 1,2,3,4,5
D4: 1,2,3,4,5,6,
D5: 3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12, 14,16
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 - P1,2,3,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,15,16,17, 18,19,20,21,22,23. D2 - P1,2,3,4,5, 6, 7,11,12,13,14,15,16,17. D3 - P, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,15. D4 - P1,2,3,4,5,6. D5 - P1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,13,14,16,19. 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact Reading pre/ post class D1Pr.1,2,5, D2: 1,3,9, D3: 1,2,3,1,2,3,, Case study D1Pr.1,2,5,6,12, D2: 1,3, D3: 1,2, D4:4 D5: 1, 15 Weeks per Stage 6.73 101
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Christer Sandahl,Hjördis Nilsson Ahlin,Catharina Asklin-Westerdahl,Mats Björling,Anna Malmquist Saracino,Lena Wennlund,Ulf Åkerström,Ann Örhammar. (2020), Why Group Therapy Works and How to Do It, Routledge, p.198, [ISBN: 9780367531904].
  • Costello, B., Wachtel, J. and Wachtel, T.. (2019), The restorative practices handbook: For teachers, disciplinarians and administrators, International Institute for Restorative Practices., USA.
  • Healy K. (2014), Social Work Methods and Skills, 4,6,2,3, Palgrave.
  • Hothersall S. (2014), Social Work with Children, Young People and their Families, 3,, Sage, UK.
  • Hussein Rassool, G.. (2017), Alcohol and Drug Misuse: A Guide for health and social care professionals, Routledge, UK.
  • Lishman, J.. (2015), Handbook for practice learning in Social work and social care, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, USA.
  • Miller, W. and Rollnick, S. (2013) Motivational Interviewing: helping people change (3 rd ed.) (London: Guilford). Motivational Interviewing: helping people change.
  • Wills, D and Wills, A.. (2020), A practical guide to working with sex offenders, Jessica Kingsley Publisher, USA.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Hilarski C. (2010), Addiction, Assessment and Treatment with Adolescents, Adults & Families, Haworth Press.
  • Kline R, Preston Shoot M. (2012), Professional Accountability in Social Care and Health, Sage, UK.
  • Rogers M, Whitaker D, Peach D. (2017), Developing Skills for Social Work Practice, Sage, London.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Bersani, B.E. and Eggleston Doherty, E.. (2018), ‘Desistance from offending in the twenty-first century’, Annual Review Criminology, vol. 1, p.311.
  • Cresswell,C. (2020), ‘Why Would You Choose to Study Sex Offenders?’:Assisted Desistance and Reintegration of Perpetrators of Sexual Harm, Irish Probation Journal, Vol.17 March 2020, p.63,
    http://www.probation.ie/EN/PB/0/AE0755CE 8D3186CA8025862C0052518C/$File/Clare%20C resswell.pdf
  • Miller, W. (2016) ‘Sacred Cows and Greener Pastures: Reflections from 40 Years in Addiction Research’, Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 34, 92‐115.. Sacred Cows and Greener Pastures, Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 34, p.92.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse. (2010), Substance Misuse amongst Young People, National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse.
Other Resources
  • https://www.tusla.ie. Tulsa.
  • https://www.hse.ie. HSE.
  • https://www.foroige.ie. Foroige.
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