International Federation of Social Workers

The code of practice for social care workers in Wales is a set of rules created by the Care Council for Wales (CCW) to govern and give practical guidance to anyone who chooses to practice social work on a daily basis. These rules were agreed by the National Occupational Standards (NOS) to improve professional competence of social care workers. The ideology behind the rules is to ensure mistakes are limited and the values of the Welsh Government are reflected in practice. The values are also identified

Introduction Social work is a service that provides 'universalist services outside the market on the principle of need' (Titmuss, 1974, p.146). It maintains welfare of the public, and its basic role in adult social care is to focus on individuals, families and communities, and to ensure their well-being. By doing so, social workers improve quality of life, and serve for betterment of the whole community, thus enabling a social change. Today, much of these social work services is guaranteed by social policies

A social worker is a professional trained to promote the welfare of the community, and often works within it, by helping families or individuals. To achieve this, social workers have diverse and multifaceted duties that result in life changing decisions, especially for families and children. It is essential that their aid is provided to children of all backgrounds and nationalities, including migrant children. Although a complex professional protection system for children has been constructed and

This is a methadone based facility that has more than 800 clients currently receiving a daily regime of methadone; this is an agonist substance used in the treatment of opiate addiction. My interview today is with Lakisha Russell, a Licensed Social Worker: she also carries a MHT degree and a LCDC III. Furthermore acquiring a portion of this education at Sinclair. Lakisha is currently employed by Project Cure, as a chemical dependency counselor. The hierarchy at PC. Starts with the CEO Virgil, Deputy

identify and discuss my future learning needs. I am currently working within a joint health and social care team to support service user with hospital discharge and this team consist of occupational therapist, physiotherapist, dietician, speech and language therapist, doctor and consultants. I am aware that the Health and Social Care Act 2012 promotes joint working between health and social care and these principles have been further embedded in the new Care Act 2014. Cameron et al (2012)

objective of this composition is to discuss the association between my social work classes and my field experience. An internship is a platform to provide real-world involvement of students in a field or occupation. Classroom lectures that involved lessons and exercises on the social work profession were meaningful to me as a student. They brought insight into policies, laws, research, and methods that I will need to utilize in the social work profession. My field internship at Urban Ministries of Durham

Career Plans The grass blows in the cool breeze, but a chill is in the air, winter is coming. I stop and look around; the pristine white gates surround a lush green pasture still unaffected by the cold. Inside young foals dance to the winds music, playfully kicking and biting at each other, daring the other to a race. I turn toward the silhouette in the distance and spot bright eyes and pricked ears. A whinny reaches my ears and then another responds, it is breakfast time and the horses let me know

the stress of being a social worker, but in the end it is very rewarding. This job is not an everyday job for some people, it is a lot of hard work and it is helping people with situations that a person doesn’t see everyday. As a social worker it takes a lot to get through to people and for them to understand that what they are going through is not okay. Social working is the fastest growing career according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (Social Work Profession). There

interview with a potential client plays a crucial role in developing a relationship with your client. It is important to establish a relationship with your client in order for the counseling sessions to continue. I facilitated an interview as the worker on March 10th, 2015. The purpose of this interview was to show the use of my interviewing skills. This paper will provide information about my client and how they felt, the positive aspects of my interview, and what I feel can be improved in my interview

In my early twenties, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career that would help others recognize their challenges. With social work I am able to empower and liberate people to enhance their well-being, therefore, I feel I can do this in a caring and supportive way. I am continuing my college education in social work so that I can help others succeed in life, and help those in need to overcome obstacles and challenges. My goal is to provide others with the essential tools to be successful in life and