SWK-7001B Adult Social Work Support and Protection
Key Details
- Module Leader
- Dr Ann Anka
- Credit Value
- 20 Level 7 (M) credits, Autumn Semester
- Module Fee
- £560
Introduction
This module can be taken as a stand-alone module, or the credits can be put towards the MA in Advanced Social Work. It is possible to exit from the MA in Advanced Social Work with a Post Graduate Certificate (60 credits) or Post Graduate Diploma (120 credits) should it not be possible to complete the full MA. Applications are open to social workers with at least one year’s post-qualified experience.
The module builds on learning from the Assessed and Support Year in Employment. The module is open to practitioners within Adult Social Work settings. The module examines practice within adult social care law and policy. It looks at the broad area of social work with adults, the Care Act 2014 and related policies, practice and research. The structure of the module follows the nine domains of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) for Social Work and enables learners to evidence the PCF at the level of a Qualified/Experienced Social Worker. The module builds on the Chief Social Worker for Adults’ (DH 2015) Knowledge and Skills Statement for Social Workers in Adult Services and enables learners to further develop knowledge and skills needed to effectively contribute to delivering statutory health, social care and wellbeing outcomes for individuals and their carers.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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A knowledge of key concepts and core knowledge in adult social care law
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An understand of recent social policy developments in health and social care including adult safeguarding
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An understanding of relevant social/social work theory and its applications to practice
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Research awareness and an ability to use research for evidence-based practice
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Understanding the influence of environmental, social and economic factors on the lives of individuals.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Demonstration of pre-existing Professional Capabilities by completion of the ASYE, or similar, either in adults or children and families.
Teaching and Assessment
TEACHING
Content covers the knowledge and skills required for generic practice with adults and safeguarding, focusing on the policy and legal framework for working in adult social care settings at an Experienced Social Work Level within the PCF Framework.
ASSESSMENT
A “Case Study” of 4,000 words
To be submitted by 3pm on 12th May 2025 (to be confirmed)
TEACHING METHODS
Blended learning: this will consist of a combination of online self-directed learning activities and live online workshops to apply learning.
EXPECTED TIME SPENT BY STUDENTS
For 20 credits, 200 effort hours: Two day taught sessions, 94 hours independent study, 100 hours learning in practice.
TEACHING DATES
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11th Feb 2025
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12th Feb 2025
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31st March 2025 Assignment Workshop (half day)
Teaching and learning activities for this module will take place online. You should diary in some time ahead of the teaching days to complete self-directed learning activities.
How to apply
Please contact your agency Workforce Development Department about the application process. If this is your first CPD module at UEA you will need to register with UEA Admissions.
If this is a second or further CPD module you will need to enrol through the Postgraduate Learning and Teaching Service: lts.swk.pgt@uea.ac.uk
For local authorities or other organisations who are booking multiple candidates on a module, please email a list of approved delegates to lts.swk.pgt@uea.ac.uk at least 4 weeks in advance of applications closing to give enough time for approved applicants to complete their application.
Please wait until you have approval from your agency before you enrol. Once you are enrolled, please check you have access to Blackboard before the first teaching date.
Applications for 2024-25 open December 2024 and must be submitted before the first day of teaching in February 2025.
Please be aware that this module will need a minimum of 12 students in order to run and that teaching, assessment dates and venues, may be subject to change. All up to date information will be available via your UEA Blackboard account once you are enrolled onto the module.
