BSc (Hons) Social Work Department of Interprofessional Studies Faculty of Education, Health and Social Care The University of Winchester

Overview Describing social work Entry requirements Selection processes Structure of the degree Course content of the degree Career and employment opportunities

Professional activity: This degree is a professional course, leading to eligibility to register as a Social Worker. Key tasks include: Assessing needs, risks and circumstances Helping people access resources/advocacy Communication & Engagement Fulfilling statutory duties Working across agencies and disciplines Working with individuals, families, groups and communities

Entry Requirements: Typical offer = 280 – 320 points GCSE Maths & English [ min. Grade C or Key Skills Level 2] Competence in written & spoken English Ability to use IT facilities Relevant Social Care Work experience (paid or voluntary) Appropriate personal & intellectual qualities Enhanced CRB & Health checks Participation in a selection process Note: the work of the Reform Board

Selection process (as recommended by The College of Social Work) Involves: 1.A written exercise 2.Participation in a group discussion 3.Individual Interview

Structure of the Degree: Level 4: ‘pre-professional’ year Level 5: 50% classroom & 50% field practice Level 6: 50% classroom & 50% field practice

Course modules: Level 4 Introductory modules to: the nature of social work the policy and legal contexts of social work human growth, development and the social environment [children and families, and adults] social service delivery systems direct methods of practice indirect methods of practice social work practice – ‘fitness for practice’

Course modules: Level 5 Direct social work methods with individuals, families, group and communities Social work with specific service user groups Social work research First practice experience [70 days ]

Course modules: Level 6 Second practice experience [100 days] Advanced social work methods of practice Contemporary issues in social work Research project

Career/employment opportunities: Work in a range of organizations/settings - statutory, private, voluntary, independent Children, Young People, Adults Individuals, Groups & Communities Social policy, social research & education