Professional Practice 2 in Applied Social Care

Placements are an integral component of all full-time programmes in social care. The objective of this 14 week placement is to enable the student to integrate theory and conceptual frameworks in Applied Social Care to social care practice. The purpose is to expose the student to practical social care settings in order to facilitate the development of practical and reflective skills. These particularly involve reflection on issues regarding relationships that are authentic and therapeutic. It is expected that the student’s placement learning will be integrated with learning from all the modules undertaken during the academic programme. The site selections for professional practice will be allocated with regard to the student’s interests, experience and capabilities.

The module consists of 430 hours minimum of practice over 14 weeks allocated to an approved placement provider. 

This module maps to the CORU Standards of Proficiency under the five Domains:

Domain 1: Professional Autonomy and Accountability

Domain 2: Communication, Collaborative Practice and Team working

Domain 3: Safety & Quality

Domain 4: Professional Development

Domain 5: Professional Knowledge and Skills

(Proficiencies assessed in this module are; 1.9, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16 1.18, 1.20, 1.21, 1.22, 1.23, 2.1, 2.4, 2.6, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.12, 2.17, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 5.7,5.9, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13, 5.14, 5.16, 5.18, 5.19)

1. Demonstrate autonomy and accountability incorporating ethical and legal frameworks in to practice and the decision-making processes. (Proficiency 1.9, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16 1.18, 1.20, 1.21, 1.22, 1.23)

2. Communicate effectively, upholding high ethical standards in an objective and sensitive manner using technology and creative methods as appropriate ( Proficiency 2.1, 2.4, 2.6, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.12, 2.17)

3. Demonstrate an evidence-informed approach to tailoring care planning and interventions for service users incorporating risk analysis and management to this practise (Proficiency 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15)

4. Reflect on and evaluate the progression in their personal and professional development including skills and competencies that they have developed and utilized over the course of this and the previous placement. (Proficiency 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 4.6)

5. Apply theoretical learning to practice and when and how to use this in practice (Proficiency 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 5.7)

6. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the personal and interpersonal dynamics and skills required in the multi-faceted role as social care worker (5.9, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13, 5.14, 5.16, 5.18, 5.19)