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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Social Work In Adult Social Care | |||
| Reference | SS3089 | Version | 1 |
| Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | September 2022 | 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 | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Outline and discuss social policy and legislation related to social work in adult social care. |
| 2 | Outline and analyse 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 interventions and practice to promote participation and rights of people using adult social care services, within the context of evidence-based practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| 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 . Social and psychological perspectives on the impact of disability and ageing; understanding 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 |
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| This module is based on directed and private study supplemented by lectures and tutorials both on and off campus. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 20 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 280 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| 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 two parts | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| 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 2 modules |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hothersall S and Bolger J (eds) 2021 Social Policy for Social Work, Social Care and the caring professions: Scottish perspectives, 2cnd ed , Taylor and Francis Group |
| 2 | Hothersall S, Mass-Lowit M and Golightly M 2008 Social Work and Mental Health in Scotland, Exeter: Learning Matters |
| 3 | Lynch R 2014 Social Work Practice with older people: a positive person-centred approach, London, Sage |