The History Of Social Work Practice

Utilising theories of human behaviour and social systems, social work intervenes at the point where people interact with their environment. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work’. Social work origins arise from the effects of a change to an industrial sociality and increasing impact and focus upon poverty. However it is argued that current social work practice, as illustrated by the broad definition of social work by the IFSW, finds itself expected to address wider social issues such as racism, sexism, and discrimination relating to physical or mental ability. Furthermore social work itself has changed from its origins of a charity style response to social problems of poverty. Banks (1995, p1) argues that the changes to social work have introduced different roles for different purposes of ’redistribution of resources to those in need... social control and rehabilitation of the deviant’ Banks further argues that as social work changes, the emphasis is less upon a helping relationship and more on the distribution of resources and on social control.

According to (Dulmus & Sowers, 2012, p.106), the history of social work is one of an old religiously grounded ethos of offering, aid and comfort. This shows that social work has been around for quite a long time, helping the unfortunate and it has developed more throughout these past centuries. The profession was largely shaped by Westerns idea and events. (Chenoweth &McAuliffe, 2015, p.32). The ideas and events included could have been war, poverty and other social reforms. That is when social welfare was needed to give aid and help solve these issues. Social work largely expanded in England in the 16th during the Elizabethan poor laws and later on in America between 17 and 18th century (Dulmus & Sowers, p.6). This essay is going to focus on how social work has evolved or changed for the better from the 1960s till present.

Early social work focused on individuals and casting blame on them for their circumstances. Social workers had good intentions, but believed poor people were poor because of some failing on their part and often held a moralistic view that they were better than those they were helping. Social work has always had some type of organization behind the

Before the National Health Service (NHS) came into force in 1948, there was the Poor Law which was introduced in 1601 and was paid for by imposing property taxes. In 1834 the Poor Law Amendment Act was brought in and was designed to reduce the cost of looking after the poor, and to encourage poor people to work. In 1942 Sir William Beveridge unveiled the Welfare Foundations, the plan offered care to all from birth through to death. The NHS was established as a result of the 1944 White Paper. The 1946 NHS Act came into effect on the 5th July 1948, and was founded by Health Secretary Aneurin Bevan. 1962 saw the publication of the Porritt Report, which raised concerns about the NHS being separated into three parts – hospitals, general practices and local health authorities. Enoch Powell’s 1962 Hospital Plan approves the development of district general

IntroductionThis paper discusses and explores both case studies in order to find the powers and duties a social worker acting in a statutory capacity might exercise in these cases, how might they be exercised and how might wider principles of welfare law impact on their decision making? It also analyses the tensions and dilemmas that may exist, referring to specific legislative provisions, and identify how anti-oppressive practice might influence the resolution of these case studies. It also demonstrates an ability to study relevant law in social work practice and have a critical and analytical understanding of the service delivery standards and powers and duties of social workers, demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of key

The most noteworthy events that lead to the development of the social welfare system lead in a chronological event. With the first being the great depression peaked in between 1932-1933, was the worst economic fall to ever happen and biggest setback. It was also known as the greatest failure of business in American history, not only that but the federal government took a larger position in promoting social welfare. Over the next several years the purchaser, investments and employment dropped which made companies lay off their workers which eventually made them desperate. It also surpassed vulnerable population that were at risk and already practically in the poverty line. The populations that always been vulnerable and at risk where children,

D) What were the main features of the new ‘Welfare state’ set up after WW2?

Progressivism as a political movement involving social workers began to crossover to a cultural movement within the social work field. This crossover led to two major tensions within the field at the time. The first tension was ideological, among the early social workers. The second tension was between the ideas of progressivism intersecting with the needs of the social work field.

In this assignment I will be exploring ways in which changing laws, policies and economical ideologies impact on social work practice and service users. The tension this creates between public servants, service users, local authorities and government. I will be focusing on the effectiveness of child protection intervention, safeguarding and assessment between in the UK and comparing it with Sweden.

Although the development of the Welfare State in Britain can be traced further back in the past, it is widely accepted that the Beveridge Committee, and the report that they produced, the 1942 Report to the Parliament on Social Insurance and Allied Services (the ‘Beveridge Report’), whose recommendations were implemented by the Labour government of Prime Minister Clement Attlee, after 1945, laid the foundations of the welfare state in Britain. Various provisions of the 1911 National Insurance Act have been externalised within the Beverage Report, stating that national insurance should be paid or contributed weekly in return for which benefits would be paid to the people who were ill, retired , unemployed, or widowed thus providing a minimum

This essay will analyse the conflicts inherent in social work practice, in terms of moral, and statutory duties and powers. To achieve this, the essay will have two distinct themes emanating from the case study. Firstly, by generally analysing the significance of legislation, and social work values, in considering the rights, responsibilities, freedom, authority and power fundamental to practice. Secondly, by critically applying relevant legislation and policies to the case study, with a distinct Welsh and anti-oppressive theme.

From what I have recollected the history of social welfare appears to be very extensive. Based off of various sources its history can be traced all the way back to the 1800s, and as of today many amendments are still being made. With taken of all this into consideration I was beyond shocked that the most influential individuals within this topic were Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon B. Johnson, and last but not least Bill Clinton ( and what a coincidence they are all former presidents). With the willingness and dedication to assist the distraught citizens of America they have created the foundation for social welfare that we so heavily depend on today. Throughout this paper I am going to take the time to discuss the topics on when social welfare began, why it was developed, and the crucial individuals who had a significant impact on keeping this particular system up to par.

The development of Social Work in the United Kingdom, United States and Australia has developed and evolved, influencing people and professionals across the world. Social Work has advanced through welfare policies and programs with significant historical changes occurring and a shift in religious and political views allowing these changes to benefit members of society and address social issues. Key events such as the Elizabethan Poor Law, the industrial revolution, the first charity organised society (COS) and the settlement movement were established mainly in the United Kingdom however similar models were then adapted in the United States and Australia. Pioneering members of society helped advocate for human rights, social reform

Social policy was introduced in the early 19th Century, post war. At this time, William Beveridge introduced the idea of a Welfare State to address poverty. He released a report for social reform known as the ‘five giants’ within society: squalor, disease, ignorance, idleness and want. The welfare state brought many positive improvements in Britain and Government passed reforms to address the poverty levels, introducing “cradle to grave “support. The National Health Service was set up which gave free health care to all and laws and Acts were put in place to help the young, the old, the sick the unemployed and the working class in times of need. The five issues raised by Beveridge

Law has come to play a very important part in social work practice. It can be said that the understanding of law underpins and provides duties and power, whilst understanding the statutory legal requirements is essential for effective, fair, anti-discriminatory practice (Brammer 2007). Due to the shear amount of laws and legislation that have been passed or updated over the last decade, the role of the social worker, metaphorically speaking could be said to have become somewhat of a chameleon, forever adapting to their legal environment, whilst trying hard to remain true to the traditional values of the role of a social worker. It is this conflict between law and social work values that will be analyzed in this paper. From looking at the values that underpin the modern day social worker and then looking at some of the main legislation relating to adult services such as the Mental Health Act 2007, the Community Care Act 1996, Mental Capacity Act 2005 the relationship between these Acts’ and how they sit with social work values will then be discussed.