Social Work Practice

I will then list areas I have identified as my own personal weak points for further development.

Social workers’ commitment to social justice means they want everyone to have a fair and equal opportunity to an assessment. In line with fairness, social workers should tell carers about their right to refuse an assessment as their permission, and not the person receiving care, is needed before the carer’s assessment can commence. In addition, social workers, bound by legislation regarding confidentiality and information sharing, must reserve the carer’s right to privacy whilst uphold their right to a fair hearing. This is achieved by only disclosing carer’s personal details to 3rd parties with consent, unless a safeguarding concern arises.

When thinking about my core values and beliefs that underpin my social work practice framework the first value that comes to mind is human dignity and worth. I believe that all people are created equal and should be treated as such no matter their background or differences in beliefs. When working in this profession, I may come into contact with individuals who don’t agree with my own perspectives but this is something where I would be able to put my differences aside and work together towards a common goal. This aligns with multiple of the CSWE Advanced Social Work Practice in Trauma Standards including 2.1.5 “advance human rights and social and economic justice” (2012, p 9). Understanding that every person within the community has basic

This essay will identify a case I have been involved in and have continuously had to assess whilst on placement. It will refer to a child who will be identified as A. A is a young carer and has only recently returned home after being removed from his mothers care due to her having a substance abuse problem and mental health concerns. I will link the legal framework that was relevant to this case study and describe actions taken. Additionally these actions will demonstrate the application of social work methods and theories that were contributive elements in his intervention, offering explanations as to why these particular methods were used. Before closing, the essay will review any issues of discrimination with a reflection of the

For this paper, I have decided to research two social work theories and how those theories apply to residents in long term care facilities. The primary focus will be those residents who are alert, oriented, and showing minimal symptoms of dementia.

The NASW Ethical Principle of service is most relevant to the social problem of hunger because this principle covers a social workers primary goal to help people that are in need and to address the social problems (NASW Code of Ethics). Due to the tremendous amount of people who current live in poverty, not being able to afford a suitable amount food increased the amount of hunger around society. This suggests that the issue of huger should be addressed by social workers who have the amount of knowledge and skills to advocate for these clients. For a social worker to take the time of day to address these social issues and problems. Make a difference by taking it to a higher power. A social worker should also spend time by helping the population with no expectations of zero to little pay (NASW Code of Ethics).

The first item on the agenda was the “ Analysis of the Food Insecurity Lectureship by the Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute.” Joanna Puddister-King led a discussion on the significance of information presented at the event. Several community organizations attended the meeting ( MS Food Network, Good Samaritans, Society for St Anthony, Jeremiah’s Bread, MS Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, etc.). They were extremely impressed by information they received and the panel discussion. They were also interested in our next events.

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.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is the United States’ largest public assistance safety net. In a country with the wealth and food resources that the US has, no one should be hungry. Yet, in 2015, over 43 million people in the US were living in poverty (“Hunger

The implications due to this social issue can implicate a client’s life in so many arenas including their health physically, mentally, and emotionally. Due to this addressing food, insecurity needs consideration within social welfare and social services concerns.

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 work is a profession that is centred around people - from babies through to older people. The BASW Code of Ethics defines social work using the international definition of social work.

When one thinks about the 'economy', we typically consider a capitalistic system with individual self-interested consumers in the pursuit of profit maximisation (Tufts, 2015). We commonly regard production and exchange of goods and services in order to meet supply and demand in a market as the foundations of the modern economy. This neoliberal concept can be illustrated in Ken Byrne’s iceberg model, which depicts how mainstream capitalistic activities are visually distinctive at the surface and emblematic waterline. However, it important to consider that as individuals, we are more than just consumers. This enables us to rethink our definition of the 'economy' and elaborate on its characteristics as a diverse

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.

Social Work’s core philosophy and values are centered around social justice and social well-being. Oppression, injustice, discrimination, and violence are antithetical to the social work profession. Social Work believes in strength-based approaches and the person-in-environment perspective to cater the needs and welfare of individuals, families, groups, communities, and society at large. Generally, the target populations for social work are vulnerable, marginalized, and oppressed people; however, social workers provide services to people with a wide range of problems, such as poverty, addiction, mental illness, etc. to empower them to meet their own needs. Historically, the social work profession started its operation by providing neighborhood