Welcome to Social Work Dr Terry Murphy / Juliette Oko Social Work Team

What is Social Work? Working with the most vulnerable & disadvantaged Children & families,adults, groups & communities To enable people to function & participate in society

What is Social Workers do? Key assessments &decisions effecting people’s rights,safety & protection Therapeutic & preventative work Statutory Duties & collaborative work

Admission and Application Minimum 240 UCAS tariff points Access or equivalent Maths & English ‘C’ GSCE or equivalentkey skills Relevant work experiencein health or social care working directly with service users

Admission Criteria Apply by January via UCAS Meet entry requirements Invite for Interview & written test Conditional Offer Police & Health Check

Admission Criteria Interviews start in January Member of Staff & Practitioner Course Starts third week in September

Course Structure  Year One – Mon – Wednesday teaching from January Placement (30 days) – Thurs & Fri.  Year Two – 2 days teaching from November Placement (80 days) -Mon, Tues, & Wednesdays  Year three – One day teaching – from Nov. Placement (90 days), Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs.

Structure Year One – foundation year – core module Underpinning the knowledge required, eg Social Policy, Law, Contemporary Social Work Practice, Human Growth & Dev. Social & Cultural Diversity & Empowerment, Study Skills Year Two – skills based modules, eg counselling, group work, or working with children

Structure con’td SW in the Community, Practice Research, Law & SCD&E Year 3 – ‘client-based’ modules, SW Theory, Values & Ethics, Dissertation Reflective Journal runs throughout the degree – integrating theory & practice

Aim of the Programme To develop clear links between theory & practice To enable students to prepare & reflect on their practice Register with GSCC as professionally qualified social workers

Where do Social Worker Work Employed by rangeof statutory & voluntary organisations, working in collaboration with health, housing, education & criminal justice provision

Employment Employed by health & local authorities – starting salary £18k + (see Community Care Magazine online ) In the Voluntary & Independent sector Relocation Packages often available Overseas Opportunities

Useful websites Social Work articles & Websites (information for practice )

Remember Prepare for the Interview  Read any approved reading & browse recommended websites  Check your qualifications & experience are sufficient for interview  Make notes prior to your interview to best present your interest in and knowledge of Social Work