module specification

SW7003 - ASYE Consolidation of Practice (2024/25)

Module specification Module approved to run in 2024/25
Module title ASYE Consolidation of Practice
Module level Masters (07)
Credit rating for module 30
School School of Social Sciences and Professions
Total study hours 340
 
40 hours Assessment Preparation / Delivery
258 hours Guided independent study
42 hours Scheduled learning & teaching activities
Assessment components
Type Weighting Qualifying mark Description
Coursework 0%   Observation report - Pass/Fail
Coursework 100%   Essay
Running in 2024/25

(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change)
No instances running in the year

Module summary

Support NQSWs in their transition from qualification and registration to capable social work practitioner

Syllabus

Skills of critical reflection for professional development  L.O 1, 2
Ethical challenges and dilemmas within practice  L.O 2, 3
Consolidating and building knowledge and skills within the PCF domains and KSS statements  L.O 1, 2, 3, 4
Emotional intelligence and resilience  L.O 2, 4
Principles of evidence based practice/being research minded  L.O 1, 2, 3
Applied Social Work theory  L.O 1, 2, 3, 4
Effective use of supervision  L.O 1, 2
Using knowledge to reflect and evaluate practice  L.O 1, 3, 4
Examining professional identity/becoming a capable Social Worker  L.O 1, 2, 4
Working with risk (assessment, analysis and management)  L.O 1, 2, 3, 4

Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity

DELIVERY PATTERN:
The delivery pattern will be scheduled as:
• 7 face to face teaching days (6 hours per day)
• 1 recall day
• 1 day for work in the library
• Total delivery: 8 days

Learning outcomes

1. Identify and analyse examples of evidence which have underpinned the students practice since qualification
2. Examine models of critical reflection and the integration of knowledge with practice.
3. Critically assess the relationship between personal and professional values
4. Examine your learning as a social worker (NQSW)  in your employment setting and organisational context

Bibliography

Textbooks:

Core Text:
Keen, S; Brown, K; Parker, J; Gray, I; Galpin, D. (2012). Newly Qualified Social Workers: a
practice guide to the Assessed and Supported year in Employment. Learning Matters (2nd
edition) (Students are given this text as part of their ASYE programme – by their local authorities)
Other Texts:
Carpenter et al 2011 Carpenter J, Patsios D, Wood M, Shardlow S, Blewett J, Platt D, Scholar
H, Haines C, Tunstill J and Wong C (2011), Newly Qualified Social Worker Programme
evaluation report on the second year (2009–10). http://goo.gl/bvp0IJ

Journals:

Websites:
British Association of Social Workers www.basw.co.uk
Community Care www.communitycare.co.uk
Health and Care Professions Council www.hcpc-uk.org
Research in Practice www.rip.org.uk
Skills for Care www.skillsforcare.org.uk
Social Care Institute for Excellence www.scie.org.uk
Social Work Reform Board www.dcsf.gov.uk/swrb


SfC 2013 Skills for Care, Concept to reality: Implementation of the ASYE with social workers in
adult services (2013). http://goo.gl/dZc8QV
SFC 2012 Skills for Care, Building Capacity within the third and voluntary sectors to support
Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) in Adult Services (2012). http://goo.gl/hdyjI7
SfC 2015 Skills for Care, ASYE longitudinal study report one – Social worker and supervisor
surveys (2015). http://goo.gl/trExQj
SWRB 2012 Social Work Reform Board, Building a safe and confident future: Maintaining
Momentum London, Social Work Reform Board (2012). https://goo.gl/1Ss7l3
LGA 2014 Local Government Association, Standards for employers of Social Workers in
England (2014). http://goo.gl/Cm9tY3
BASW 2015 British Association of Social Workers, the Professional Capabilities Framework
(2015). https://goo.gl/hGi0mO
SWTF 2009 Social Work Task Force, Building a safe, confident future: The final report of the
Social Work Task Force (2009). http://goo.gl/aeTJjR
DH 2015 Department of Health, Knowledge and Skills Statement for Social Workers in Adult Services (2015). https://goo.gl/OaEFSD


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