2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
HECS2211 Social Work Law
10 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Iain Moody
Email: i.j.moody@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
Normally 120 credits at level 1Module replaces
HECS2150 Social Work Law (from 2014/15)This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
Note for incoming study abroad student: This module is primarily focused on social work training in the UK and within UK lawObjectives
- To recognise and manage the impact of people of the power invested in the social work role- To be able to articulate how to work within the principles of human and civil rights and equalities legislation, differentiating and beginning to work with absolute, qualified and competing rights and different needs and perspectives.
- To develop an analytic knowledge of how to apply the range of orders available to the courts when making decisions in relation to specific areas of law relating to individual adult and child service users..
- To demonstrate knowledge of and analyse the issues in presenting assessments based on legal knowledge to formal meetings including application of orders to court.
- To achieve an analytic understanding of the operation of law in social work taking into account up to date research, international perspectives, anti-oppressive practice and service user and carer perspectives.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module students will;
- Analyse the roles and responsibilities of social workers in a range of organisations, lines of accountability and the boundaries of professional autonomy and discretion
- Apply the law in relation to children and families including child protection, fostering, adoption and leaving care legislation
- Analyse the law in relation to the victims of domestic violence and its impact upon social work intervention.
- Demonstrate an ability to apply the law in relation to adults for example; mental capacity, direct payments, homelessness.
- Demonstrate reflective skills in assessment, intervention and decision making in relation to the application of legal processes including the perspectives of service users and carers.
- Reflect on the application of law in social work within the context of social work values, anti-oppressive practice, service user and carer perspectives and international perspectives.
Skills outcomes
PCF
Professionalism 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7
Values & ethics 2.1, 2.2
Diversity 3.1, 3.2
Rights etc 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
Knowledge 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
Reflection & analysis 6.2, 6.4, 6.5
Intervention & skills 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.10, 7.12, 7.13
Context/Organisation 8.1, 8.2, 8.4, 8.6
SOP
2.2, 2.3, 2.7
3.1,3.3
4.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
6.1, 6.2
8.4, 8.8
9.1, 9.3
13.1, 13.2, 13, 13.4
14.5, 14.6, 14.7
Syllabus
- Children Act 1989, 2004.
- Adoption and fostering legislation and guidance; Adoption and Children Act 2002, Children and Adoption Act 2006. Looked After Children. Leaving Care.
- Domestic violence
- Homelessness, Asylum and Immigration legislation, adult and child trafficking. Forced marriages
- The impact of Human Rights judgements on social work practice.
- Youth Justice legislation - sentencing and disposal
- Mental Health Act 1983, 2004 Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Making judgements and decisions for instructions to court. Preparation and presentation of court reports. .
- Case studies; including ethical and professional dilemmas.
- New legislation - updates
- Service user and carer participation in legal decision making Research on the impact of social work legislation in England and Wales and international perspectives.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
Seminar | 12 | 1.00 | 12.00 |
Tutorial | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 30.00 | ||
Private study hours | 45.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 25.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
On line exercises to reinforce classroom learning e.g. detail of legislative provisions - mental health ordersOnline research of relevant legislation and policy guidance.
Reading to complete exam.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Seminars will provide formative evidence of student progressOn line exercises will provide self-assessment and outline gaps in student knowledge
An exam at the end of the module will provide evidence of competence in relation to module outcomes
Methods of assessment
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 |
Section A 25 short answer questions Section B One from a selection of case studies on the application of the law.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 17/08/2017
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