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Welcome to Applying Psychology to Work Hub
Health, Sports & Psychology

Welcome to Applying Psychology to Work Hub

...Work hub is a collection of free resources (articles, videos, audios and courses) that have been curated by a team of applied psychologists within The Open University School of Psychology and Counselling. Read on and take part in activities to find out how it could be of benefit to you! ...We have many common experiences at work (starting a job, building relationships,...
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Article 10 mins
Introducing social care and social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing social care and social work

...succeeded in promoting the rights and interests of service users, Natalie? Natalie So I worked with a couple that were both in hospital at the same time with different needs that needed different approaches, really, but it was quite clear that it was important to them both to remain together. That wasn’t necessarily achievable for them to return home together, but it...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Perspectives on social work: individual stories
Health, Sports & Psychology

Perspectives on social work: individual stories

...and a social work manager talking about their different experiences. The interviews will illustrate the importance of listening to people’s stories, the importance of relationship in social work practice, and the importance of the context in which social work practice takes place. You will consider questions about the interviews, and will reflect on the...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Introducing social work: a starter kit
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing social work: a starter kit

...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 point in the...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Exploring critical social work practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring critical social work practice

...work practice will support you to question assumptions and navigate complexity as a critical social worker. Through practice scenarios and reflective activities, you will be supported to think critically, balance professional judgment and respond ethically to uncertainty – skills that are essential across all areas of social work...This free course, Exploring critical...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Social work law and UK regulation
Society, Politics & Law

Social work law and UK regulation

...work and consider how social work is regulated across the UK specifically...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...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Early years team work and leadership
Education & Development

Early years team work and leadership

...work and leadership, explores aspects of teamwork and leadership for early years practitioners...This free course, Early years team work and leadership, explores aspects of teamwork and leadership for early years practitioners....Early years team work and leadership: Introduction - In this free course, Early years team work and leadership, you will explore your...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Developing high trust work relationships
Money & Business

Developing high trust work relationships

...work relationships, introduces the concept of trust, what it means to you and how it may affect your organisation...Learn about trust in the organisational context. This free course, Developing high trust work relationships, introduces the concept of trust, what it means to you and how it may affect your organisation....Developing high trust work relationships:...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs