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COVID-19: Social work and social care - learning to help you in practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

COVID-19: Social work and social care - learning to help you in practice

...social work or social care practice, or want more knowledge and support to help you in a new setting working with those impacted by COVID-19, OpenLearn has a range of free courses available for you to refresh your knowledge and skills...All of our courses are free and you can start them when you want to, studying at your own pace. Some of the courses are badged, so you...
Studying Social Work at The Open University
Health, Sports & Psychology

Studying Social Work at The Open University

...Social Work at The Open University? These resources may help with your decision...Social work is a rewarding career. There are loads of jobs available to qualified social workers and it’s a profession where you can make a real difference in peoples’ lives. But what is social work? The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) has defined the profession as:...
Social problems: Who makes them?
Society, Politics & Law

Social problems: Who makes them?

...social behaviour, homelessness, drugs, mental illness: all problems in today's society. But what makes a problem social? This free course, Social problems: Who makes them?, will help you to discover how these issues are identified, defined, given meaning and acted upon. You will also look at the conflicts within social science in this area...Anti-social behaviour,...
Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
How are social workers portrayed in the media?
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How are social workers portrayed in the media?

...social work is misrepresented in newspapers and on TV. Maria Leedham explains more...‘Blame culture’ Social workers as ‘cultural scapegoats’ ‘Child snatchers’ These are just some of the claims made about how social workers are portrayed in the media. But is the media really so negative about social workers? And what does this negativity look like? positive...
Social work law and UK regulation
Society, Politics & Law

Social work law and UK regulation

Social workers have significant powers, rights and responsibilities in their professional role. The law has a vital role in the regulation of professional practice, and such regulation is important to social workers, as it provides clear boundaries for their practice. Boundaries also provide the public with confidence in the profession. It is important for service...
Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Methods in Motion: The social psychology of citizenship
Health, Sports & Psychology

Methods in Motion: The social psychology of citizenship

...social scientists. While the contribution of sociology and political theory to the study of citizenship is well-established, the contribution of social psychology has been less visible. Here, I will make a case for the value of a social psychological analysis of citizenship, in an effort to advance a more interdisciplinary approach to the study of today’s politics. To...
Introducing social work: a starter kit
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing social work: a starter kit

...social work: a starter kit, provides a glimpse into some of the things that social workers do and looks at why and how social work is done. The course is designed for people who might be interested in and curious about social work practice. It will also be a useful initial resource for those who may be thinking about entering the social work profession at some ......
Supporting and developing resilience in social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting and developing resilience in social work

...social work? This free course, Supporting and developing resilience in social work, will guide you through some important concepts. An understanding of ‘emotional resilience’ and ‘professional leadership’ will help to guide you through taking a positive approach to problems that arise in social work practice. You will also be introduced to some ideas about...