The three generations of human rights framework Human rights are a powerful ideal that are easily endorsed today by people from many different cultural and moral backgrounds (Ife, 2012). The term âhuman rightsâ is relatively new and was only initially used after the second world war (Weston, 1984). Prior to the 1940s there were no movements, no non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and no international laws to protect our human rights (Cmiel, 2004). It is difficult to fully define the discursive topic...
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Social Work is a dynamic and ever-changing field which over the decades has evolved and melded itself around so many facets of not only individualâs lives, but communities and countries, with the aim of illuminating, enhancing and attending to social issues for a better collective wellbeing. This essay concerns itself with identifying a leader in Social Work and the analysis of the leadership style and values this individual possesses which has enabled them to become the leader they are recognised...
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Even though mental health has constituted a fundamental part of the definition of human wellbeing, this has only recently become a public health priority, both worldwide and at the local level (Stacey & Herron, 2002). Particularly in Australia, where the high burden of morbidity due to mental health issues ranks third (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2018), the government is now paying special attention to the traditional approaches in delivery services, detecting flaws and promoting the development of new...
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This paper will discuss the key features of domestic violence (DV), how social workers currently intervene from a critical perspective when tackling DV, the benefits and limitations of critical social work in the DV area, and the usefulness of the critical approach in alignment with social works purpose, values, and ethics. Domestic violence refers to violence experienced by a partner or family member through coercive, threatening, or controlling behavior, enabling any type of dominance and control over the victim, encompassing...
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According to Professor HL Fung said that social welfare and social work have been undergone a paradigm shift throughout these years. These changes are including: The traits of new society There is a special trait which is calculative rationality in new society. Everything in new society is counted by its profit. Although there are public choices, they are controlled by profit organizations. Due to humanâs greedy, there will be anti-welfarism and anti-statism in new society. Governments should generate market systems...
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In the future I see myself working as a childrenâs social worker because it is very rewarding career which can help individuals or society as a whole, undoubtedly it is very stressful job with a massive workload, very time consuming and has incredibly unsociable hours, it is not one of those nine to five jobs. Fortunately, I am that kind of person who loves challenges and being under stressful situations, figuring out ways to make someoneâs life better is something...
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Social work developed as a service to the people. The International Federation of Social Workers defines social work as a practice based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Industrial social work is an area of service delivery in the industries and in addition in social work activities. Industrial social work is influenced by a number factors such as the cultural, historical and socio- economic factors. It...
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Social work is one of the top choices for career options for a lot students (Humprey, 2011). Many people go into the social work profession because it âcan provide job satisfaction and contribute to our sense of meaning and purpose in lifeâ (Humprey, 2011). This what it felt like for me when I was deciding what career I wanted to pursue after high school. I want to go into social work because of my personal experience and I thought it...
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Introduction Social work is pegged on attending to the human condition i.e. making sure that everyone is whole mentally and physically so that they can co-exist with the people around them. The result or the intended result of such efforts in social work is a community and a society at large, which is complete to living in harmony. For all social workers to be successful, sound leadership practices must be in the picture (Lawler, 2007). This paper is looking to...
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Particular challenges of contemporary professional social work practice currently are austerity and ethical decision-making that affect social workers. In this essay, I will discuss what impact these will have upon me as a student social worker and ways to help me overcome these challenges. A challenge faced by social workers presently is austerity due to the demanding economic conditions and the measures put in place to reduce public spending. There is a substantial amount of decrease in money due to...
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In this essay I will be evaluating co-production in relation to their strengths and limitations. I will explain how this concept promotes relationship-based and person centred in relation to social work practice. Social workers will also empower individuals and let people be independent and self-determined, living the lives they want and having control. Social workers will follow the guide of the PCF, the nine domains: professionalism, values and ethic, diversity and equality, rights, justice and economic wellbeing, knowledge, critical reflection...
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This paper seeks to conscientiously analyze and interpret the contemporary social work practice environment using a contemplative analysis of society and culture to ascertain if and how different types of oppression and inequities in widespread capitalist societies causes social problems. The discussion will center more on child protection and removal, and the need for social workers to be culturally competent and to comprehend the political, social and economic effects surrounding this issue. The writer shall then conclude with a consideration...
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Group work is an essential component of Social Work due to its nature of being a multi-disciplinary practice and using groupwork methods of intervention (Maclean, 2015). Having taken part in a group assignment on the book The Lightless Sky, I have discovered how group work impacts on my personal and professional development as a Social Worker, through contributing to my self-awareness, personal growth and ability to work co-operatively with others. Throughout my experience with group work, I have identified many...
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Going into the pathway of Social Work or becoming a Nurse would be a good choice for me simply because I love being around kids and making sure their safe and in the right care, and helping them learn right from wrong. âHugs can do great amounts of good, especially for children.â Diana, Princess of Wales. This to me goes deep because some kids don't know how to help themselves when they've been physically, and mentally abused in ways no...
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An essential factor in leading a fulfilling life is the consideration of both risks and management of risks. It is vital to identify a person's human rights to be able to make their own choices in life. However, this right is based on the theory that a person can understand and evaluate the risks and consequences of choices made. It may be difficult when working with service user groups where 'mental capacity' may be a concern, For example, people with...
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In this essay, I will discuss the ethical dilemmas that may arise in health and social care settings when attempting to balance individual rights and duty of care. Ethical dilemmas arise because care practitioners are supporting individuals to live their lives the way they want to but this also may conflict with their professional duty of care. Duty of care is âthe legal obligation to safeguard others from harm while they are in your care, using your services, or exposed...
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Task-centered practice is a social work technology designed to help clients and practitioners collaborate on specific, measurable, and achievable goals. It is designed to be brief (typically 8â12 sessions) and can be used with individuals, couples, families, and groups in a wide variety of social work practice contexts. ANON In-text: (2020). Social workers and service users work in partnership to break the issue and set strong and reachable objective This should be Precise Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-bound A Social worker...
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Throughout our careers, we all are presented with ethical dilemmas. Regularly reviewing your own professional ethical standards and values is necessary to maintain a balance in practice. As a student in social work, I am faced with the task of continuously challenging my personal values and principles against interactions with persons whom I work with; this is an exhausting responsibility. Reflecting and resolving ethical dilemmas based on our professional values is essential to maintain accountability as social workers so that...
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Introduction The transpersonal theory suggests that there are developmental stages beyond the adult ego. It focuses on the spiritual and moral development of human connections beyond the physical realm. All the while identifying self-actualization between humans and the spiritual components of the universe, transpersonal theory also connects human values with spiritual experience (Barker, 2014). The theory itself does not promote any specific belief system; instead, it views spiritual connectedness as a major part of human experiences across different cultures (Kasprow...
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According to Prinsloo(2012), cultural diversity refers to 'the variety in human society and culture in a specific region'. In the following paper, I will reflect on culture and diversity as well as the sensitivity to diversity. What is diversity? Queensborough Community College (2022) said that 'the concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences'. These differences can be in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical...
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My interest in helping others and social work has not appeared from nowhere. I have only a few clear memories from my early childhood, and one of them is when me and my parents were standing on the crosswalk and suddenly saw a couple of street dogs. One of them was really nice and it seemed like not far ago it was a favorite home pet of someone. But at the moment when I saw them, they were looking just...
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Paradigms in building a trauma-informed, infant-led, relationally reflective system of care: A contemporary exploration of the intersection of the Australian child protection system, the child protection practitioner, and the care of the infant. Introduction National child protection data gives evidence of a growing proportion of infants entering out-of-home care (AIHW, 2015). Out-of-home care (OOHC) is a system of care that encompasses short to long-term fostering or kinship care arrangements for children who have been removed from their families due to...
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Social Work research is distinct from the more scientific community as a result of its positioning as emancipatory with a focus on challenging inequality and oppression in all aspects of the research process Alston and Bowles (2018) suggest that social work research supports the analysis of often complicated interventions that are required to respond to societyâs most vulnerable populations. Social work research can assist practitioners assess and evaluate the effectiveness of social work intervention whilst understanding the effect of legislation...
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According to Sarah Banks ( Banks, 2012) Ethics is about what is right and wrong conduct , good and bad qualities of character and the responsibilities attached to relationships. It can be seen in a professional context whereby its linked to professional responsibilities in a work context. The study of the term can be used singularly to refer to the right or wrong norms of human behaviours and also the bad and good character and again refer to qualities and...
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Critical Reflection plays a significant role in social work, when practicing social work, it is important to reflect on new but also old experience for present and future learning. In Gardnerâs Being Critically Reflective: Engaging in Holistic Practice she writes a section called âTheoretical Underpinningsâ which talks about the four theories that both Jan Fook and she âuse the primary underpinning blocks for critical reflection (Fook and Gardner, 2007). Gardner (2014) also mentions that psychodynamic and narrative approaches are also...
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Social workers can be put into a predicament within their professing if they do not know there responsibility for the clientâs privacy and confidentiality. This paper will demonstrate how important privacy and confidentiality to the clientâs we are serving. The exemplar I chose to use is âWhen does confidentiality end? Is this situation the Clinical Social Worker providing counseling for 2 years? The police are asking for information on the whereabouts of her client that she has not seen or...
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The importance of health care to the society is as a result of illnesses, accidents and emergencies which demands medical interventions to diagnose, manage or treat the diseases. The National Health Service (NHS) is the provider of healthcare in England through the services of healthcare professionals in various capacities. For example, doctors, nurses, midwifery, occupational therapy, social work, paramedics, youth and community etc are under the guidance of NHS Constitution (NHS Constitution, 2015) The essay will focus on the role,...
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âA documentary is a large term to depict a non-fiction movie that in some way 'documents' or captures reality.â Documentary practice is the process of preparing documentary projects. It relates to what people do with media devices, content, form, and production techniques so as to deal with the efficient, ethical, and conceptual difficulties and preferences that occur as they make documentary films or other similar presentations supporting fact or reality. institutes offer classes and programs in documentary practice. Documentary and...
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There are many different types of âcommunityâ. For example, it could be people sharing common interests, or people who are brought together by their geographical location. A community is something that people have in common that brings them together. A prime quality of a community is an element of trust and a positive community will share respect and can be known as the memberâs âsafe placeâ (Gudykunst, 2013). However, communities may not always be positive as there can be boundaries....
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In this assignment, I will define social care and its origin from different sources and authorities. I will talk about social care as a profession, its regulatory body, the skills and roles of its members. Finally, I will analyze the merits and demerits of the professionalization of social care in Ireland. Definition Social care is a profession committed to the planning and delivery of quality care and other support services for individuals and groups with identified needs (Share, 2013). Social...
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