Return to Social Work: Theory and Practice Training Level 4

About the Course

Returning to social work can be a dauting task, you may have been out of practice for a short time or several years. This course has been designed to give you the skills, knowledge and CPD points required to confidently return to the Social Work profession. Enrolment on the course includes a one hour development call with one of our social work tutors.

Our online Social Work Theory and Practice Training from Sirius Social Care aims to provide learners with the skills and knowledge related to social work. The course will provide learners with insight and understanding into adult and childrens social work. It will cover knowledge, skills and reflective practice.

With 16 highly interactive modules and over 10 hours of video content the course will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge related to social work.

Reflective accounts written by social workers are used throughout the course. The reflective accounts are based on practical examples in adult and childrens social work.

The course also helps learners to understand what a social work theory is and how it can be applied to social work practice.

This course is suitable for social workers wanting to develop their skills and knowledge, or people returning to social work. It is also a fantastic course for those exploring the possibility of becoming a social worker and want to understand what the job entails.

Completing the course will give learners 210 CPD points for the required private study. This does not include any supervised practice. The course will be classified as private study.

Taken from Social Work England Website: Private study

Private study can be up to half of the required period / 30 days for 60 day period (210 hours) and 15 days for 30 day period (105 hours). A day is equal to 7 hours.

Private study is a method of updating your skills and knowledge through self-structured learning. Some examples of the types of activities that you may include in your period of private study are:

reading journal articles or library books

reading information on relevant websites

observing or shadowing a social worker (which is different from supervised practice as there is no formal supervision arrangement)

attending training courses

reflecting on and recording your learning

Private study can make up no more than half of your 60-day updating period.

For example -

You can use one or more of the following 3 options to update your skills, knowledge and experience [4]:

• supervised practice
• formal study
• private study

This course is for people wishing to return to the register completing private study and supervised practice. This course does not include any supervised practice, students will have to arrange their own supervised practice.

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Course Content - Curriculum

Course Modules

Our Social Work Theory and Practice Training Course is split into the following modules. The modules contain videos, reflective accounts, journals, reports and practical examples. Learners will have the opportunity to reflect on what they learn.

Module 1 – Introduction to Social Work with Childrens

• Social Work and Childrens
• What is Social Work? Childrens and Families Video
• What is Social Work? Emergency Duty Team Video
• Different Roles in Children’s Social Work Video
• Children Protection Conference Video, what would you do?
• Social Work with Young Offenders

Module 2 – Introduction to Social Work with Adults

• What is Social Work? Services for Older People Video
• Older Adults
• Social Work with Adults with a Learning Disability Video
• Social Work with People who have a Learning Disability Reflective Account
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Overview and Reflection
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults video

Module 3 – Key Social Work Theories and Models

• Major Theories used in social work practice (Systems theory, Psychodynamic, social learning, conflict).
• Attachment Theory
• How Childhood Affects Attachment Styles
• Attachment Theory Case Study
• Learning Theory
• Case Study – Psychological, Psychodynamic and Sociological Theories
• Case Study Psychology, Attachment theory, cognitive development, moral development, Adolescence and identity, transitions.

Module 4 – Serious Case Reviews

• Baby P – Peter Connelly
• Multi-Disciplinary Practice - Victoria Climbe

Module 5 - Mental Capacity

• BIA Reflective account – Dols and MCA
• BIA Case Study 2017
• Case Law Case Study
• Case Study dan baker
• MCA Code of Practice 2005
• Mental Health Act Code of Practice
• Liberty Protection Safeguards

Module 6 – Modern Slavery

• Modern Slavery
• Maid in Hell

Module 7 - Reflective Practice / Critical Reflection

• Critical Analysis and Reflection
• Risk: Critical Analysis - Reflective Account

Module 8 – Safeguarding – Daniel Pelka

• Case Study – Daniel Pelka

Module 9 – Values, ethics and anti-oppressive practice

• Anti-Oppressive Theory And Practice Social Work
• The Ethics And Values Of Social Work Social Work
• Power Issues And Case Analysis Imbalances Social Work Reflective Account
• Defining And Understanding Empowerment Social Work
• Equality and Diversity - Analysing equality and Diversity in Social Care

Module 10 – Social Work and Social Media – Verphy Kudi and Baby Asiah Kudi

• Case overview
• Verphy Kudi relative video
• Reflective thoughts

Module 11 – Social Work Assessments and Report Writing

• Assessments
• Report Writing

Module 12 – Violence within Communities Abrham Badru

• Abraham Badru Video
• Abraham Badru case overview

Module 13 – Older People and Personalisation

• Is Personalisation Meeting the Needs of Older People
• Reflective thoughts

Module 14 – Social Work Context, Difference, Ethnicity and Disability

• Social Work Context
• Reflective thoughts

Module 15 – Writing Reflective Accounts

• Reflective Exercises

Module 16 – Social Justice Report Asylum seeking children

• Asylum Seeking Children Report
• Reflective Exercises

Module 17 - Lone White Mothers with Mixed Race Children and Social Work Practice

• Lone White Mothers with Mixed Race Children Report
• Reflective Exercises

Final Assessment

During the course students are required to complete reflection accounts, these can be used if required as evidence with Social Work England.

Certificate

On successful completion of this course learners will be awarded with:

Level 4 CPD in Social Work Theory and Practice Training

Upon completion of the course learners will be awarded with the Sirius Social Care CPD certificate. The Certificate of Achievement will provide proof that you have studied the course and will contain your grade and classification level.

This certificate will be produced in PDF format, hard copies of the certificate are available on request at an additional fee of £19.99.

Course Format

This course is delivered online through eLearning. Learners of the course will receive instant access to our interactive student learning portal, which offers 24/7 access to the Social Work Training Course.

Course Duration

The learning is online so it can be spread out over multiple sessions or done in one session. The time taken to complete the course is dependent on the learner.

Learners will have access to this course for up to 12 months from the date of joining. There is no time limit to complete the course during this period.

Tutor Support

As part of the Social Work Training Course you will receive access to a dedicated tutor support. The tutor will be able to provide you with unlimited online email support to help answer any questions that you may have whilst you are studying the course.

Course Compatibility

Our Social Work Training Course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. You will be able to access the same content from the course, just over a 3G or 4G network whilst on the move.

Outcomes from the course:

Develop skills and knowledge of Adult Social Work

Develop skills and knowledge of Children’s Social Work

Develop understanding of major theories used in Social work

Develop your Social Work Practice

Learn Social Work skills and techniques

Develop Critical Reflection Skills

Explore current issues in Social Work

Anyone can take this course. The course has been designed for anyone who has an interest in social work. In addition

There are no entry requirements necessary to join this course from Sirius Social Care. Everyone is welcome to enrol on this online course to develop their careers and practice. In addition, this course is for people wishing to return to the register completing private study and supervised practice. This course does not include any supervised practice, students will have to arrange their own supervised practice.

The course is beneficial for current social workers to increase their knowledge and obtain CPD points to support their required Social Work England CPD hours. It is also designed for people returning to the social work profession and require CPD hours to return to the register. The training is classed as private study.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included