Law for Social Workers

Overview

The sequence is organised to enable students to acquire an understanding of the legislation underpinning key areas of social work practice in Northern Ireland. It will also provide consideration of the current procedural and practice issues faced by social workers in implementing the legislation. Where possible, each area of legislation will be addressed by speakers from the legal and social work professions. Students will have an opportunity to apply and deepen their understanding of legislation through the use of case studies.

Learning Objectives

Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of current legislation in Northern Ireland which is of direct relevance to social work. They should also be able to demonstrate knowledge of European/ international human rights legislation. They should also be able to demonstrate application of knowledge to case studies.

Skills

Students should be able to:
1) critique current legislation relevant to social work practice in Northern Ireland
2) demonstrate use of relevant research/literature in assignment
3) demonstrate application of knowledge to case studies

Assessment

Assignment 2500 words