BA (Hons) Social Work Bachelor's degree at Teesside University

A variety of communication methods which are essential across the broad spectrum of social work practice and client groups are introduced in this module, equipping you with the necessary skills to communicate at all levels, including legal proceedings and working directly with different service user groups.

Assessment: Readiness for Direct Practice and is an assessed conversation and reflective commentary

You are introduced to the role of legislation and social policy in shaping contemporary social work practice. The module explains why legislation is important for social workers and the principles of key legislation that inform current practice with children and families and adults are identified.

You examine theories of human development across the lifespan, gaining essential knowledge about the pattern for human development. This will help you identify developmental problems facing service users from all age groups in social work practice and inform your assessment and intervention strategies.

You are introduced to the professional capabilities framework which supports your learning and practice in England, alongside the professional body, Social Work England and the requirements for professional practice. You explore concepts relating to professional conduct, such as professional values and the legal framework of social work practice, and gain a range of knowledge and skills that are key to professional and academic development, such as reflection, emotional resilience, communication

Assessment: A reflective essay and a Portfolio of Evidence

You explore the potential needs of adults living in the community, some of whom may be vulnerable in some way or have specific social care or health related needs. Particular emphasis will be given to those individuals who have specific needs as a result of mental health problems, older age, problematic substance use, physical disability, sensory impairment or learning disability. Legislation, policy and organisational responses will be examined in relation to the impact they have upon people's

Emphasis will be placed on statutory social work duties relating to child protection and safeguarding, including the principle of partnership working with children, families, and professionals from other disciplines. The module will also provide opportunities to examine relevant law, legal guidance, theories and research evidence

The placement provides a learning opportunity for you to work towards meeting the British Association of Social Workers' Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) for 'end of first placement' stage and the Professional Standards of the regulatory body. The placement will be in a setting where you have responsibility for your own caseload.

You develop skills necessary to become a research minded and evidence-based practitioner. You gain an effective working knowledge of how to conduct appropriate research relevant to your practice experience. You develop a sound theoretical knowledge of research methods underpinning qualitative and quantitative research studies. We encourage you to evaluate research evidence and the application to practice. The emphasis is also on the application of these skills to professional development. You ca

The placement provides a learning opportunity for you to work towards meeting the British Association of Social Workers' Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) for 'end of first placement' stage and the Professional Standards of the regulatory body. The placement will be in a setting where you have responsibility for your own caseload.

Your project is based around the investigation of a topic selected by you and spans one academic year with your supervisor acting in a facilitative role as a consultant and tutor. It involves the identification of a subject or area of concern, which, supported by a literature review and secondary research can then be utilised for improving and informing social work practice.

You consolidate your understanding of social work theory and values, engaging you at a more critically reflective level to develop as ethical practitioners. You also centre on developing reflective practice through ethical decision making and a consideration of the organisational context of practice.