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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Social Work In Adult Social Care | |||
| Reference | SS2070 | Version | 1 |
| Created | April 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | April 2024 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 15 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to understand and analyse a range of conceptual frameworks and methods of working with adults who use social care services: adults with disabilities, older adults and those with mental health problems. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss social policy and legislation related to social work in adult social care. |
| 2 | Demonstrate understanding of a range of differing perspectives on ageing, disability and mental health that would inform the assessment of needs in adult social care. |
| 3 | Apply knowledge of social work practice to promote participation and rights of people using adult social care services, within the context of evidence based practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Legislation and policy relating to adult social care: integration of health and social care, interprofessional working, assessment, care management, participation of supported persons in services. Definitions of disability, end of life care, mental health and mental illness, long term and complex conditions, developing skills and critical understanding of interventions and services for adults. The module is delivered and underpinned by a commitment to core social work values of respect, individualisation, empowerment, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles and upholds the values and ethical practice standards that reflect the requirements relating to engagement with public protection. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| A combination of lectures and workshops underpinned by student centred learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 40 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 260 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Written assignment in the form of an essay. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has one component with 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by a written assignment. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 modules or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Davies, M. (ed.),2012. Social Work with Adults, Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 2 | Ray, M., Bernard, M., & Phillips, J.,2009. Critical Issues in Social Work with Older People, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 3 | Beckett, C., and Taylor, H., 2024. Human Growth and Development, London, Sage. |
| 4 | Hothersall, S., Maas-Lowitt; M., and Golightly, M., 2008. Social Work and Mental Health in Scotland, Exeter, Learning Matters. |
| 5 | Filer, N., 2020. This Book Will Change Your Mind About Mental Health, London, Faber and Faber. |
| 6 | Johnstone, L., 2022. Users and Abusers of Psychiatry, London, Taylor and Francis. |