Return to Social Work

Route A

20 Credit Module at Level 7

This module is designed for qualified social workers who have not been in social work practice recently or at all since graduation. It supports you to re-engage with social work knowledge, law and contemporary practice which is essential for those wishing to apply to join the social work register.

This online, self-directed module is equal to 210 hours of formal learning & awards 20 postgraduate Post Qualifying academic credits.

The self-directed learning units cover:

• The current legislative and policy contexts for practice
• Theory, methods and evidence-based practice
• Consideration of the contemporary nature of social work practice.

A range of specialist areas of social work practice will be focused on during this module including:

• Children and families social work
• Mental health
• Social pedagogy
• Working with adults
• Disability

There will also be sessions to support candidates with; job applications and interviews, applying to join the social work register and requirements for continuing professional development (CPD).

Route B

20 Credit Module at Level 7

Route B is designed for those working in social work or social care to reflect on their recent practice, learning and development.

Duration: Tutorial led module with assessment. You may commence this module at any time during the academic year and the duration of the learning period will be negotiated through a learning plan, but it is not expected to extend beyond two semesters.

Description: Through tutorial support and blended learning activities, learners are encouraged to extend knowledge and analytical skills to reflect on their capability for practice. In doing so this enables individuals to reflect upon their CPD activities in line with professional body requirements.