Unit 024 2.1

Positive social change becomes a reality with the adherence to mutual social work core values: social justice, respect, reliability, honesty, trust, empathy, competency, and recognition of the importance of human relationships for a healthy life. I believe these values set guidelines for being an effective social worker, where my personal implementation of these core values allowed for success in my interactions with co-workers and clients. When working with clients I find it necessary to treat each individual with the same amount of respect; however, the way in which I interact with clients is specific to that individual, so as to from an initial appointment begin to build rapport. As a professional figure in the field as a CASA, the agency and courts placed a great amount of responsibility that I had a desire and obligation to live up to. Helping clients with intake applications required me to become more familiar with policies and documentations to process cases, which has made me a more competent

They should also be confident and clear when offering advice and guidance to colleagues who are unfamiliar with the child protection service. Teachers and teaching assistants have a duty of care to their students and because they have daily contact with them they are able to identify any signs of abuse, neglect, failure to develop or

The general social care council is a list of statements that describe the standards of professional conduct and practice demanded of social care workers. It's set at a national level so everyone should be following the rules set. Employers also have almost the same standards at a local level. Everyone who uses the service, and the general public, are aware of these standards and are aware of what they can expect from a service. They set down responsibilities for employers as well as employees, and also make sure that these rules are followed by taking appropriate action when workers do not meet expected standards of conduct.

Values and Ethics The NASW (2010) and the Texas Department of State Health Services provide a foundation on how social workers interacts with clients, colleagues, practice setting, and their environment. This code of ethics and Code of Conduct provide to the social workers with ethical responsibilities and values in practice setting. By analyzing this ethical responsibilities and values in practice setting it is easy to identify the ethical responsibilities I am currently using. The Texas Department of State Health Services [TDSHS] has a Code of Conducts for social workers that provides a standards of behaviors need to follow as to stay professional and avoid damaging clients’ lives and self. For example, The NASW (2010) describes an ethical principle to practice setting in which 3.07 Administration is describes has advocating for adequate services for clients to

It is important in practice as child and youth workers to try and understand everyone we are working with, this can be done by taking this approach.

2.2 Reviewing current legislation and organisational practices and policies for partnership working in health and social care practice Current and legislations relating to health and social care There are several legislation that the government have put in place and other organisational practices and policies that relate to health and social care and which require organisations that are working in partnership to offer quality services to users to access quality health services. The current legislation includes: The children act- The Act requires that all children to be treated equally and have a right to access Education and Medicines. They health and safety should be safe guarded.

The Care Inspectorate decide if a service is carrying out the National Care Standards correctly or not.

The NASW Code of Ethics provides social work practitioners with resources for ethical decision making, serving as a guide to professional code of conduct. The Code of Ethics is divided into four sections, which summarize the profession’s mission and values, an overview of the Code’s main functions which includes a guide for dealing with ethical issues and dilemmas, and it provides ethical principles which are based on the core values that inform practice (NASW, 2008). The NASW provides resources and useful information when faced with ethical decision making, such as ethics consultation. Through the application of the NASW Code of Ethics, my work is guided by values, ethical principles, and ethical standards. In this instance, the Code is

When working within the care sector it is vital that services provide a reasonable quality of care to the individuals who require support, and to ensure that this is the case services have various policies, procedures, individuals and staff teams that must collaborate together in order produce a high quality of care and maintain it with the ability to evidence as to exactly how this is established and to whom is accountable. The Quality of a service such as an early education and childcare provider can be detailed as the standard at which that service is at in comparison with other educational service providers and by the regulations set by regulating bodies such as the care inspectorate. Quality assurance of a service is defined by demonstrating

As future social workers, it is imperative to understand our purpose and intentions for working with individuals, families, and groups representing the most vulnerable populations. In order to care, counsel, and treat these clients, we must act in accordance by following a guide of principles designed to help social work professionals conduct business with honesty and integrity (DuBose, 2016). The expectations for upholding specific ethics and values are described in the Code of Ethics by the National Association for Social Workers. The primary standards listed in this document hold all social workers accountable for the professionalism demonstrated in their practice. This extends to professionals working in clinical social work agencies as

During my time at CCAC I learned that it is very important to have positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation when working with young children. I now understand, what it means for activity’s and assignments to be developmentally appropriate, to me this means keeping the children’s age in mind for example; a two year old is not going to sit calmly for a twenty minute circle time. I also had a reminder not to judge a book by its cover for example if a father and mother come in and they don’t have a great profession we should encourage them in a positive way because they are doing the best they can so their child has a positive outcome.

Mutual Respect is important when working within a childhood and care setting e.g. Childcare. This is important because  You would need to build trust and be honest with children and families. This is to be done so that parents trust the educator and centre and feel safe when leaving their child.  You need to build a relationship with the child and try and work with the parent in giving the best service to their child.

The term ‘Social Work Values’ refers to a wide range of beliefs on what is regarded to be worthy in social work context. Banks (2001) portrays the term to be a ‘’set of fundamental moral/ethical principles to which social workers are/should be committed’’. Social Work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change, social cohesion and the empowerment and liberation of people. A number of principles are essential in social work such as social injustice, human rights or from a different perspective being prepared to whistle blow.

Dealing with ethical situations is how one grows significantly in this field. One must be aware of not only ethical complications, but also the legal requirements and ramifications involved with important decision making. As a social worker, it is essential to take the commitment to professionalism very seriously. It is important to remember that part of what makes social work so unique is the strong commitment to a core set of values. It is therefore these very values that should always be remembered when ethical and possible legal complications arise in one’s career.

2.1: Explain the importance of recording possible signs or symptoms of dementia in an individual in line with agreed ways of working?