Social Workers And Social Work

When working in the care industry whether that is with the elderly, mental health or children it becomes apparent that you as an individual become empowered by virtue of being primary care for that specific individual hence being an influential figure in any individual’s life recovery and rehabilitation. Due to this factor we have had many horrific incidents which have involved individuals in a position of power and whom have abused this trust and disregarded legislation, policy and procedure to continually systematically abuse service users in a vulnerable position. It is no secret that this has happened and still

In a Health and social care setting it involves working with people with lots of different variety of needs, hopes, wishes and backgrounds. Within the setting we have an organisation that is call ‘Duty of Care’ towards the people that cannot look after them self’s. This means that it is the careers responsibility to keep the individual (service users) safe from any harm, Abuse and injury they may cause to them self’s or others within that setting. ‘Duty of Care’ doesn’t only apply to care workers only it also applies to people that are on the premises have the same responsibility as the care workers. Even if you are not directly responsible for the care of a service users, you will still have owe them a duty of care.

We all have rights to be treated with respect and dignity. Abuse and neglects be in the homes or care settings.It is health and social workers to watch out for any abuse in the settings. There are some service users who not want any abuse against them reported for fear of being bullied, but as a social worker it our duty to report it to the line manager. Any person can be an abuser, because the service users trust them and never thought it can be done by them.People suffering from dementia can be very aggressive and challenging. They are at times forget to eat, It is the carers duties to always remind them to eat. Some service users can be violent to social workers, this is manly with people who suffer from mental health. This can verbal abuse or physical. You should be informed during handover about any challenging behaviours. You must be informed of the policy and procedures of the organization. The should be panic buttons or other techniques to use when such situations arise, with causing any harm to

Some days you ask yourself why you do the job that you do. Some days you ask yourself why you stay in the field that you’re in. Most days you ask yourself “Is it really all worth it?” On occasion, there are the days that you get your answer to all of those questions. From the domestic violence victim that is now divorced and happy, this is why you do it. Because of the foster child who is now adopted and loved by his forever family, that’s why you stay in the field. From the veteran suffering from PTSD and depression who also attempted suicide but now is healthy, happy and alive, yes it is definitely all worth it. These are just a few reasons why you love what you do. These are all the reasons why I choose to become a social worker.

My point view toward social workers before I started this class was that they were like superheroes. I think of social worker as superheroes because they fight for social injustice and they look for someone else well being .Everyone at one point in their life it gonna need a social worker. For example if your having problems at school you 're gonna get to see the school counselor. There are eight different types of social workers so whatever problems you might be having try to get a hold one of these superheroes.

My role while working with Sam is to be a teacher and an enabler. As a teacher I will be educating Sam about the benefits of joining AA and how it will help to better his life situations and to reach his goals. (Velten, 1996). I also will help Sam enroll himself in AA, which will help him to heal on not only a physical level, but also on an emotional level. It will also connect him to other resources and others that are experiencing some of the same struggles as he is. (Velten, 1996, p.105). I will also be teaching him how drinking can contribute to homelessness. (Polcin, 2016). I also want to have a discussion with Sam; about how his diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder can impact his day-to-day life. (Wanklyn et al., 2016).

My understanding of the social work profession is that it is a helping profession. To me social workers help others in a variety of situations. Social workers help find and connect people with resources for food, rent, insurance, medical care. Social workers also do work fighting for social justice on the Micro, Mezzo and Macro aspect, working for individuals and family to making laws to help underserved populations. Social workers also provide education to clients for lots of reasons. Some social workers became licensed and help people with counseling that may be needed for things such as PTSD or anxiety.

Under Care Act 2014, social workers have a duty on behalf of local authorities to assess the needs of all carers, irrespective of the perceived level of support or the financial circumstances of both carer and the recipient of care. Carers have a right to an assessment if they

In this paper, I will be discussing of an organization that caters social services and contributes to the social work field. In addition, I will go in details where the organization is financed from and what is the mission of the organization. Moreover, I will discuss of the structure that the organizations conduct to accomplished their missions and explain the organization 's different services provided under their organizations umbrella. Furthermore, I will discuss of the organization accountability to their services, overall impact, and the power in organization. Lastly, I will explanatory the workers role in the organizations and discuss of my overall experience referring to my future social work profession.

Social workers must also be able to use the evidence gathered to make professional judgements. It is also important to acknowledge the timescales, resources available and deadlines. Professionals must give the ‘active offer’ in Wales and ensure assessments are carried out in the individual’s preferred language (Beckett, 2010).

For example, the possible safeguarding issues that arise in block 3 with the Palmers, where the social worker has a responsibility to explore the families’ wider context and life experiences and strengths to empower positive change. Whilst also enquiring into Jade and Sasha’s welfare, ensuring their voice and wishes are heard and remain paramount to prevent possible harm. ‘Local authorities have a statutory duty under the Children Act 1989 section 47 (1) (b) to make enquiries, or cause enquiries to be made, where they have reasonable cause to suspect that a child who lives, or is found in their area is suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm.’ Children Act, (1989). Also significant here is communication with the teenager and child, as age appropriate language has to be practiced, for example toys to explore wishes and needs of Jade. Also Angharad, where concerns have been raised. In line with new Wales legislation that will come into effect from April 2016 ‘a complementary duty for the local authority to make enquiries into whether that adult is at risk and if any action needs to be taken in response a complementary duty for the local authority to make enquiries into whether that adult is at risk and if any action needs to be taken in response’. It is significant that all of the family are treated and respected as individuals to empower positive change but recognizing decisions may have an

If there is one specific lesson I could take away from life it would be helping others. Everyone in this world is born for a reason and sometimes we are not able to discover what specifically brought us here. I was born to help others in those of difficult times of needs. I was born to learn from others and inspire human beings to do better for themselves. One of my favorite quotes is by Danny Thomas, the founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He once said “All of us are born for a reason, but all of us don’t discover why. Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.” Danny Thomas’s quote inspires me to help others in order to be successful in life. If the world didn’t have professions that required helping others, humans would never be able to learn from mistakes and promote social change. Social work is a profession that requires helping others. Not everyone can be a social worker, and those who are fortunate enough to be a social worker have the opportunity to learn something new about others every day.

The case study demonstrates tension within legislation, and between legislation and social work ethics. Evident in, the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA98) Article 8 right to respect for private and family life, and Article 3 freedom from torture, inhuman or degrading treatment (Department for Constitutional Affairs, 2006). Relevant to Mr C’s disclosure regarding daughter D. In relation to legal and ethical tensions, the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care (CoPP) stipulates in s.1 respect the views and wishes, and promote the rights and interests, of individuals and carers (Care Council for Wales, 2015). Furthermore, reflected in the Code of Ethics for Social Work principle 2 respect the right to self-determination (British Association of Social Workers, 2012). However, these social work values may feel challenged when applying duties and powers inherent in social work practice. For example, an approved mental health professional

It also operates on a larger scale by educating, 'engaging in social and political action to impact social policy' (The International Federation of Social Workers, 2014, p.n.g.), and by involving the right people and organisations. A legal framework for these services is based on the Health and Community Care Act 1990 and the Health and Social Care Act 2012. These acts define rights and responsibilities for social workers in adult social care and associated services. They state that local authorities are in charge of social care provisions, having relevant services at hand, and supplying adequate support (Department of Health, 2010). Section 47(1) of the Health and Community Care Act 1990 requires councils to provide assessment for potential social care and support, and to provide a suitable service to eligible individuals, according to section 4 of the Disabled Persons Act 1986. This shift in power from central to local authorities creates a market, where NHS trusts and other organisations provide services, and the local authorities choose and market these from their budgets. The councils are 'set free to run innovative local schemes and build local networks of support' (Department of Health, 2010, p.4).Thus, this legislative emphasises community and home care, where carers and patients can work together. In other words, the government encourages councils and their social work departments to be independent of any state bureaucracy, and to explore their

On the first page of Keith-Lucas’s, So You Want to be a Social Worker he makes note of how Christianity and social work share a lot of the same values, because of this the practice of social work can be viewed as a form of ministry. For example, most social workers, no matter their religion believe that all people have worth, and see a great importance in the showing of understanding and kindness towards them. Through my studies in APS 101, at Redeemer University College, I have learned that social work was brought up by the Church; I never knew of this relationship. This new knowledge makes me eager to learn more about the field, and the ways in which I can use it to serve not only my neighbors, but God himself, through its missionary characteristics.