Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Public and Allied Health

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

5010SWA-JAN-CTY

Aims

The aim of this module is to explore the different dimensions of working with adults with care and support needs.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Understand the development of organisational framework and service provision in relation to adults.
2.
Apply knowledge of social sciences, law and social work practice theory in relation to social work with adults
3.
Apply social work ethical principles and values to guide professional practice with adults.
4.
Analyse the duties and powers of social workers and the range of interventions required to promote independence, provide support and prevent harm, neglect and abuse.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
• Theory and practice related to social work with adults • Safeguarding adults with care and support needs • Key theoretical concepts in working with adults with care and support needs • Understanding the legal mandate and key social policy in social work with adults • Assessment procedures in social work with adults • Ethical standards and anti-oppressive practice in a contemporary social work setting • Working in partnership with service user and carers • Working with older people • Working with people living with physical disabilities • Working with people living with mental ill-health • Working with people with learning disabilities • Social pedagogy and adults
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to explore the different dimensions of working with adults with care and support needs.

Assessments

Report

Essay

Presentation