BA Social Work - Open Day Talk - University of York
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The document outlines the social work program at the University of York, highlighting the definition and principles of social work, including social justice and human rights. It details the professional regulation requirements, entry qualifications, course structure, and funding opportunities for students. Additionally, it provides contact information and resources for prospective students to learn more about social work.
BA Social Work - Open Day Talk - University of York
- 1. Social Work at The University of York Dr Simon Cauvain
- 3. One definition of social work… The social work profession promotes social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being. Utilising theories of human behaviour and social systems, social work intervenes at the points where people interact with their environments. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work. http://ifsw.org/policies/definition-of-social-work/
- 4. Professional regulation Social work is a regulated profession and qualified social workers are registered with the Health Care Professions Council. As a social work student you will be expected to adhere to the standards set out in the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics. Completion of the BA in Social Work makes you eligible to apply to the HCPC for registration. As well as regulating individual social workers and students, the HCPC also regulate social work courses. For more information visit the HCPC website.
- 5. Why do people want to do social work?
- 7. Professional Capabilities Framework On entry to social work qualifying programmes candidates should demonstrate awareness of: • Social context of social work practice • Awareness of self • Ability to develop rapport/relevant knowledge/skills/values through professional training
- 8. The PCF ‘fan’ & HCPC Standards of Practice From: The College of Social Work
- 9. BA Course Structure Year 1 Readiness for practice, Knowledge for social work, Context for social work. Year2 Placement 70 days, Developing practice, Applying knowledge for practice, Expanding the context Year3 Placement 100 days, Option module, Dissertation/Research skills
- 10. Selection process • UCAS form • Written test • Interview with academic staff/ service users/ practitioners • In all cases the offer of a place is subject to a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a satisfactory health declaration. Having either a criminal conviction or a health condition is not an automatic bar to entry, but failure to disclose relevant information may result subsequently in termination of training.
- 11. Have you got what it takes? • Relevant work experience over a period of time and the ability to reflect on it • An understanding of social workers' roles and responsibilities • An understanding of the challenges of the profession • Understanding of equality & diversity and a commitment to social justice • Willingness to engage and learn in a variety of ways • Mature outlook, self awareness, confidence, assertiveness, resilience • Some understanding of the lives and experiences of service users and carers
- 12. Funding The NHS Business Authority (NHS BSA) offers bursaries for students studying social work in years 2 and 3 of their degree, subject to eligibility* and availability. These are worth up to £4,862 per year. •The University of York will prioritise students for available NHS bursaries in order of their overall marks at the end of the first year •University of York students are placed with many individual social work agencies. Some agencies reimburse students for travel costs incurred as part of the placement, but others do not •Bursaries and scholarships are also offered by the University, subject to eligibility. These are worth up to £3000 per year (again, for 2014 entry) *For full details on eligibility criteria, the financial value of the bursaries and availability of application packs, you can visit the NHS Social Work Bursaries website. Alternatively, call the Bursaries team on 0300 330 1342 or 0191 279 0569. These arrangements are in place for students starting in 2014. The government has not yet announced the NHS bursary arrangements for students starting in 2015.
- 13. Accommodation Accommodation on or very near campus is normally guaranteed to first year undergraduates who apply by the published deadline. Information is at: http://www.york.ac.uk/about/departments/sup port-and-admin/accommodation/new- students/new-ug/ Note that placements will require travel, and that an allowance is included in the social work bursary.
- 14. More information from: • University of York SPSW departmental webpages and Student Financial Support webpages - www.york.ac.uk • Health and Care Professions Council website - http://www.hpc-uk.org/ • College of Social Work website - www.tcsw.org.uk • NHS BSA website - http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/816.aspx
- 15. What can you do in the meantime? Sociology Politics Economics Psychology Law Policy Be mindful of the context of social work. For example…
- 16. What can you do in the meantime? ‘be informed’ read… books about social work …SW magazines listen to Radio 4 visit http://www.tcsw.org.uk/home/ and http://www.basw.co.uk/ read, read, read…
- 17. Any questions? Any questions? Any questions? Any questions? Any questions?
- 18. Contact details Social Policy and Social Work University of York Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK Tel: 01904 321231 spsw@york.ac.uk Admissions Tutor (Social Work): Simon Cauvain simon.cauvain@york.ac.uk