There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module will give you the opportunity to develop and practise communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and symbolic) and to develop skills in self-awareness, self-reflection, and personal resilience. Specific frameworks/approaches relating to children, vulnerable adults and marginalised groups will be explored. Recognising that you are beginning to develop your professional identity as a social worker and an understanding of your own and others’ roles. This will include reflecting on your personal values and how they underpin your social work practice. You will consider the use of self and issues of power and difference in communication with people receiving services and their carers and between practitioners within multi-disciplinary teams. You will explore a number of different theories and methods of communication, such as motivational interviewing, solution-focused approaches, systems approaches and crisis intervention, and their application. This module is an introductory module in working with children and families and communities and is precursor to the Safeguarding and Public Protection module delivered in year 2.

LO1: Critically evaluate the underpinning theories of community and team working.
LO2: Critically reflect upon communication skills, use of self and personal values in inter-professional working.
LO3: Critically reflect upon issues of power and difference and the complexities of working in partnership.
LO4: Exercise and evaluate appropriate judgement while communicating interventions in social work practice.
LO5: Critically consider professional requirements and ethical dilemmas in relation to information sharing and recording.