BA (Hons) Applied Social Work with Foundation Year Bachelor's degree at the University of Derby

This module will support and enhance the your academic skills enabling you to undertake your academic programme of study. Fundamental literacy, numeracy and digital skills will underpin the module content and delivery. Module learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, you will be able to: Demonstrate competency in the use of English grammar, spelling and punctuation Demonstrate the ability to access and utilise a variety of information sources for research purposes Demonstrate skills of academic discussion in both written and oral formats Module content The content of this module aims to prepare you for undergraduate study and to support the development skills and knowledge re

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This module introduces you to the core concepts of professionalism within health and social care. You will explore what it means to a professional within health, social care, community, and related practice settings, developing an understanding of the traits, values, and behaviours expected in contemporary practice. Alongside this, the module provides a foundational understanding of health, including the social, biological, and behavioural factors that influence wellbeing across the lifespan. You will examine the social determinants of health, health inequalities, and the role that individuals and professionals play in promoting health and preventing ill health within communities and organis

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This module focuses on developing compassionate communication skills essential for engaging with individuals, families and / or carers who access health and social care services. It provides a foundation for professional identity by exploring how students can respond to the communication needs of individuals, families, and groups with empathy and clarity. The module introduces personal and professional perspectives, alongside insights from service users’ experiences. Key elements include understanding how values, attitudes, and beliefs shape communication and influence professional behaviour when working with people. Through input from a range of professionals across health and social care,

Assessment: Practical

Aid understanding regarding teamworking skills and behaviours. Generate an appreciation of your role in facilitating positive interprofessional collaboration. This module will prepare you for the transition into your host discipline by reflecting and consolidating your understanding surrounding where you, contribute to service provision, outlining your roles and responsibilities and where you can generate impact. Whilst the modules in the foundation year have facilitated an understanding surrounding similarities in philosophy and approaches to your roles and responsibilities, identifying the discreet differences and how, as a holistic approach to service and care, you can generate positive o

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Social Workers work with some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. In order to work effectively with people who use services and enable them to regain control in their lives Social Workers must guard against further exploitation of people through unethical practice. It is therefore essential that Social Workers develop a commitment to anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice, and to value and respect the rights, responsibilities and dignity of individuals. This module aims to develop an understanding of how personal and societal attitudes and values develop and impact on individuals, groups and Social Work practice. The module will explore issues of power in di

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This module will extend the student’s knowledge to encompass contemporary issues which are faced in practice and their understanding of their roles and responsibilities as a registered social worker in an ever-changing landscape of health and social care. The module will examine current contemporary issues in social work in the UK and globally and how this is impacted by the current laws, legal procedures and policies and the political landscape of the time. Students will study predominantly remotely utilising a range of online materials to help them understand the topic with tutor support onsite to facilitate discussion and debate.

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This module prepares the student for entering practice, linking closely with the practice learning module and providing a pre-requisite for their first practice learning experience by assessing suitability and readiness for practice.

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Social Work is a profession that is regulated by legislation. You will learn how to apply the law to a range of every-day practice situations when working with both adults and children. You will demonstrate you are able to contextualise that application with Social Work values and ethics, including an anti-oppressive approach. You will explore the relationship between Social Policy and legislation. You will consider the perspectives of both social work practitioners and those that are supported by that profession when evaluating practice-based situations and the impact legislation may have on those perspectives, including ethical dilemmas for practitioners. The module will be delivered utili

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It is essential that Social Work practitioners understand human growth and development. Understanding the needs and developmental process of human beings is the foundation to an awareness of the life cycle from childhood to old age. This module aims to further enhance students understanding of theories relating to human development by building on knowledge gained in year one. Students will examine how theories of human development can be applied to Social Work practice. The module will enable students to develop the ability to appraise the strengths and limitations of a range of development theories with regard to their relevance to practice in a multi-racial and diverse society.

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This module aims to give you a clear understanding of the 9 domains of the Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Work and how it underpins Social Work England (2020), guidelines for assessing practice in the first placement. An 80 day placement will enable you to critically reflect and analyse approaches, communication, skills and knowledge in a practice setting providing an opportunity to gain a wider understanding of the roles and responsibilities in a social care setting. Module learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, you will be able to: Demonstrate an ability to reflect, analyse skills, knowledge, theories and legislation. You will be able to demonstrate clear

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This module allows the concept of evidence based practice to be developed, including the exploration of predominant research methods within health and social care. This will include the critical understanding of different sources of evidence locally, nationally and internationally. The module will also examine in greater depth the ethical issues relating to research, along with key areas relating to the use of data and information in health and social care.

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This module offers a comprehensive exploration of the complex dynamics present within family life, emphasising their impact on individuals across the lifespan within practice. You will engage critically with the concept of the "toxic trio," now conceptualised as the trilogy of abuse, encompassing parental domestic abuse, substance misuse, and mental illness. You are encouraged to move beyond simplistic categorisations and consider the diverse adversities faced by families. The module facilitates a nuanced understanding of the interconnectedness of these factors and their implications for safeguarding and protection practices. With a focus on equipping you with practical skills and theoretica

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In taking this module as part of your social work qualifying degree you will be able to explore this area of specialist practice about safeguarding. There have been recent policy changes with the Modernising of Social Services and the Personalisation Agenda, which have an impact on social care undertaken with adults and which have provided social workers with challenges relating to the promotion of independence against the protection of vulnerable adults from abuse. The course content seeks to assist you in identifying these changes and challenges and to link them to your professional practice.

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The module aims to give you a clear understanding of the 9 domains of the Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Work and how it underpins The College of Social Work guidelines for assessing practice in the final placement. A 90-day placement will enable you to critically reflect and analyse approaches, communication, legislation, skills and knowledge in a practice setting providing an opportunity to gain a wider understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a professional Social Worker. Placement hours may be reduced due to Covid 19 restrictions.

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

This module is intended to extend the student’s existing theoretical and practical knowledge and their understanding of their role and responsibility in protecting children and young people from abuse and harm. The module examines the current laws and legal procedures and policies which underpin and drive child protection in this country. Students will consider recent and current papers and reports to understand developments which will prepare them for practice considering practice models in an interprofessional environment.

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The Independent Study forms an essential component of the undergraduate honours award. It provides the major opportunity for the student to demonstrate an ability to work independently. This module aims to enable the student to demonstrate critical analysis, problem-solving, objective evaluation and reflection on an area of Social Work practice. In addition to the application of subject-specific skills and general skills such as critical analysis, reasoning and the development of an argument, students will also be expected to display initiative, creative thinking, familiarity with the literature and organisational skills. Students are required to select an area of study and to explore fully

Assessment: Coursework