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End of First Placement Level
Descriptor What has been done? Where can the evidence be found?
Domain 1: Professionalism
Identify and behave as a professional social worker, committed to professional development
Social workers are members of an internationally recognised profession. Our title is protected in UK law. We demonstrate professional commitment by taking responsibility for our conduct, practice, self-care and development. We seek and use supervision and other professional support. We promote excellent practice, and challenge circumstances that compromise this. As representatives of the profession, we safeguard its reputation. We are accountable to people using services, the public, employers and the regulator. We take ethical decisions in the context of multiple accountabilities. I recognise the role of the professional social worker in a range of contexts I recognise the important role of supervision, and make an active contribution I demonstrate professionalism in terms of presentation, demeanour, reliability, honesty and respectfulness I, with guidance, take responsibility for managing my time and workload effectively I am able to show awareness of personal and professional boundaries in all contexts and media I, with guidance, recognise my limitations, and how to seek advice I recognise and seek to meet my own learning needs in response to practice experience I show awareness of my own safety, health, well-being, self-care priorities and emotional resilience, and seek advice as necessary I identify concerns about practice, procedures or ethos in the workplace and how they might be questioned and/or improved. Descriptor What has been done? Where can the evidence be found?
Domain 2: Values and Ethics
Apply social work ethical principles and values to guide professional practice
Social workers have an obligation to conduct themselves and make decisions in accordance with our Code of Ethics. This includes working in partnership with people who use
our service. We promote human rights and social justice. We develop and maintain our understanding of the value base of our profession throughout our career, its ethical standards and relevant law. I understand and, with support, apply the profession's ethical principles from our Code of Ethics I recognise and with support, explore and manage the impact of my own values on professional practice I identify and, with guidance, manage potentially conflicting values and ethical dilemmas I elicit and respect the needs and views of service users, carers and families, and with support, promote their participation in decision making wherever possible. I recognise and, with support, promote individuals' legal and ethical rights to autonomy and self-determination I promote and protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals within and outside their families and networks, recognising the requirements of professional accountability and appropriate information sharing. Descriptor What has been done? Where can the evidence be found?
Domain 3: Diversity and Equality
Recognise diversity and apply anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles in practice.
Social workers understand that diversity characterises and shapes human experience and is critical to the formation of identity. Diversity is multi-dimensional
and includes race, disability, class, economic status, age, sexuality, gender (including transgender), faith and belief, and the intersection of these and other
characteristics. We understand that because of difference and perception of difference, a person’s life experience may include oppression, marginalisation and
alienation as well as privilege, power and acclaim. We identify this and promote equality.
I understand how an individual's identity is informed by factors such as culture, economic status, family composition, community, life experiences and characteristics – and the intersection of such factors
- and take account of these to understand their experiences
law, research, expertise by experience, and from other relevant fields and disciplines. All social workers contribute to creating as well as using professional
knowledge. We understand our distinctive knowledge complements that of other disciplines to provide effective services.
I, with guidance, apply research, theory, evidence and knowledge from social work and other relevant fields (e.g. sociology, social policy, psychology, health, human growth and development, technological and digital spheres, and from the experience of people who use services) to social work practice I understand the legal and policy frameworks and guidance that inform and mandate social work practice, relevant to my placement setting
I understand forms of harm, their impact on people,
and the implications for practice
I apply knowledge from a range of theories and
models for social work intervention with individuals,
families, groups and communities, and the methods
derived from them
I value and take account of the expertise of service
users and carers and other professionals in my
practice and judgement.
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Domain 6: Critical Reflection and Analysis
Apply critical reflection and analysis to inform and provide a rationale for professional decision making
Social workers critically reflect on their practice, use analysis, apply professional judgement and reasoned discernment. We identify, evaluate and integrate
multiple sources of knowledge and evidence. We continuously evaluate our impact and benefit to service users. We use supervision and other support to reflect
on our work and sustain our practice and wellbeing. We apply our critical reflective skills to the context and conditions under which we practice. Our reflection
enables us to challenge ourselves and others, and maintain our professional curiosity, creativity and self-awareness.
I recognise the importance of applying imagination, creativity and curiosity to my practice I inform my decision-making through the identification and gathering of information from more than one source and,
with support, evaluate its reliability and validity I, with guidance, use reflection and analysis in practice I, with guidance, understand how to evaluate and review hypotheses in response to information available at the time and apply in practice with guidance, use evidence to inform decisions. Descriptor What has been done? Where can the evidence be found?
Domain 7: Skills and Interventions
Use judgement, knowledge and authority to intervene with individuals, families and communities to promote independence, provide support, prevent harm
and enable progress.
Social workers engage with individuals, families and communities, working alongside people to determine their needs and wishes, and what action may be
helpful. We build productive working relationships and communicate effectively. Using our professional judgement, we employ appropriate interventions,
promoting self-determination, support, protection and positive change. We develop and maintain skills relevant to our roles. We understand and take account
of power differentials and use our authority appropriately. We evaluate our practice and its impact and how we improve outcomes for those we work with.
I, with guidance, use a range of verbal, non-verbal and written methods of communication relevant to the placement I, with guidance, communicate information, advice, instruction and opinion to advocate, influence and persuade others I demonstrate the ability to build and conclude compassionate and effective relationships appropriate to the placement setting I, with guidance, demonstrate a holistic approach to the identification of needs, circumstances, rights, strengths and risks I identify and use appropriate frameworks to assess, give meaning to, plan, implement and review effective interventions and evaluate progress and outcomes I, with guidance, demonstrate the application of a planned and structured approach, informed by at least two relevant social work methods and models I recognise the importance of community resources, groups and networks for individuals I demonstrate skills in recording and report writing
I understand the inter-agency, multi-disciplinary and inter- professional dimensions to practice and, with guidance, demonstrate partnership working. Descriptor What has been done? Where can the evidence be found?
Domain 9: Professional Leadership
Promote the profession and good social work practice. Take responsibility for the professional learning and development of others. Develop personal
influence and be part of the collective leadership and impact of the profession
We develop and show our leadership, individually and collectively, through promoting social work’s purpose, practices and impact. We achieve this through
diverse activities which may include: advancing practice; supervising; educating others; research; evaluation; using innovation and creativity; writing; using
social media positively; being active in professional networks and bodies; contributing to policy; taking formal leadership/ management roles. We promote
organisational contexts conducive to good practice and learning. We work in partnership with people who use services and stakeholders in developing our
leadership and aims for the profession
I identify how professional leadership in social work can enhance practice I recognise the value of sharing and supporting the learning and development of others I understand my responsibility to develop individual and collective/collaborative professional leadership capabilities.
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