SOCIAL CARE COURSE - SYNOPSIS

Module 1 - Introduction to Social Care

Lesson 1 - The Social Care World
Contents - Learning Outcomes - Introduction - The Social Care Worker's Clients - Social Care Settings - Reading Resources - Websites

Lesson 2 – Social Care Qualities and Skills
Contents – Learning Outcomes – Introduction - Social Care Qualities – Case Study – Social Care Skills – Case Studies – Reading Resources – Websites

Lesson 3 -   Human Life Span Development
Contents – Learning Outcomes – Introduction – Sigmund Freud - Erik Erikson – James Marcia – Robert Selman – Lev Vygotsky – Jean Piaget – John Bowlby – Lawrence Kohlberg – Reading Resources – Websites – Appendix

Lesson 4 – Social Care and Professional issues
Contents - Learning Outcomes -  Introduction – the Social Care Professional and Decision Making – Working in the Best Interests of the Client (the Doctrine of Necessity) – Abuse, Exploitation and Neglect – Understanding the Who, Why, and Where of Abuse – Reading Resources – Websites

Assignment 1

Lesson 5 – Communication Issues and Social Care
Contents – Learning Outcomes – Introduction – The Initial Consultation: Setting the tone – Developing Good Communication Skills – Reading Resources – Websites

Lesson 6 – Working with Clients in the Community
Contents – Learning Outcomes – Introduction – the Scope of the Picture – the Goal of Support in the Community – the Role of Education - Team Work: the Characteristics of an effective Team – Reading Resources – Websites

Lesson 7 – Skills for Working with Families
Contents – Learning Outcomes – Introduction – Defining a Family – the Family as a System – the Importance of Listening Well – Forms of Distorted Listening – the Skilful Use of Questions – Identifying a Family’s Expressive Style – Reading Resources - Websites

Lesson 8 – Working With Clients in Care Homes
Contents – Learning Outcomes – Introduction – What is a Care Home? – Qualities of a Good Care Home – Key Qualities in Care Home Staff – Abuse and neglect in Care Homes – Reading Resources – Websites – Appendix

Lesson 9 – Management Skills and Social Care Staff
Contents – Learning Outcomes – Introduction – Visions and Goals – Negotiating Smart Goals – Management Skills Self-assessment – the Traits of Successful Managers – the Role of Encouragement (the Pygmalion Effect) – the Role and Purpose of Constructive Feedback – Reading Resources - Websites

Lesson 10 – Social Care Ethics and Practice
Contents – Learning Outcomes – Introduction – The Code of Practice for Employers of Social Care Workers – The Code of Practice for Social Care Workers – Other Care Standards Partners – Reading Resources – Websites

Assignment 2

Module 2 – Professional Practice

Lesson 11 – Professional Boundaries and Responsibilities
Contents – Learning Outcomes – Introduction  - Social Care Values and Principles – Ethical Standards – Reading Resources – Websites

Lesson 12 – Social Care for the Elderly
Contents – Learning Outcomes – Introduction – Mental Health in Older Adults – Assisted Living Facilities – Day Care Centres for the Elderly – Nursing Homes – Hospice Care – Reading Resources - Websites

Lesson 13 – Social Care for Addiction Clients
Contents – Learning Outcomes – Introduction  - What is an Addiction? – The Road to Dependency and Addiction – What are the Risk Factors – What are the Symptoms of an Addiction? – Treatment Options – Self-help Groups – Reading Resources – Websites – Appendix

Lesson 14 – Social Care Supervision
Contents – Learning Outcomes – Introduction – What is Supervision? – the Benefits of Supervision – Developing a culture of Supervision – Supervisor Self-evaluation Questionnaire – Reading Resources – Websites

Lesson 15 – Professional Practice Issues
Contents – Learning Outcomes – Introduction – Standard 1: Provide a Professional Service to the Public – Standard 2: Provide a Knowledge-based Practice – Standard 3: Demonstrate continuing Competence in the field of Practice of Social Care – Standard 4: Demonstrate Ethical Practice as a Carer – Standard 5: Demonstrate Professional Responsibility and Accountability – Managing the Boundaries of the Therapeutic Relationship – the Need for Self Care – Reading Resources – Websites

Final Assignment