This social work course with Children and Families is by far the most popular social work course with our students. There is a genuine shortage of qualified social workers in this area so opportunities for employment are plenty.

Working with children and families is a highly specialised and skilled area of social work. To be effective, social workers need to be flexible, knowledgeable and highly mindful of many aspects of the family and the obstacles to be encountered working with them. This course will aim to introduce you to the structure of the family, and teach you to take the necessary factors into consideration, as well as the procedures involved and the proper course of action when working with children and families in a social work context.

This course can be completed entirley from home at your own pace. No pressure, no classes to attend and no hidden costs. Enrol online or over the telephone on 0800 0131030 where one of our friendly advisors will processs your enrolment.

The Social and Political Context of Social Work with Children and Families

Analyse the concept of the family with reference to historical, sociological and political perspectives
Explore your own attitudes to the family as an institution
Develop a critical knowledge and awareness of inequality between and wihin families
Describe and value the variety of different types of famlies to be found in a multicultural society

Principles of Social Work with Children and Families

Explain the importance of key principles in social work with children and families
Explain the tensions involved in practice with a principles perspective
Provide a personal statement of principles

The Process of Social Work with Children and Families

Explain the process of social work in terms of assessment, plannin, implementation and evalutation
Relate these processes to social work with children and families
Demonstrate the links between process and good practice

Direct Work with Children and Young People in the Famliy

Identify values and knowledge required for direct work with children and young people
Identify and critically evaluate particular skills for direct work with children and young people

Working with adults in the family

Explain the needs of adults in the family
Give examples of particular needs and how these might be met with social work support

Working with the Family as a group

Identify ways in which social workers can work with the family as a group
Identify some of the skills for working with the family as a group

Immediate Protection of the Child

Suggest some working definitions of child abuse
Identify some of the problems in defining child abuse
Suggest some of the main reasons why child abuse occurs
Explain the key factors you need to take into account in carrying out an assessment of a child thought to be at risk
Outline how the investigation of suspected child abuse can be carried out
Explain the main issues involved with working with child protection commities

Protecting Children 2: Ensuring the childs future welfare

Appreciate what is involved in planning, carrying out and following up work with a child who has been harmed
Work with other family members when a child has been harmed
Encourage adults and children to participate in planning, carrying out and reviewing the work

Working with Children being looked after by the Local Authority

Define what "being looked after in local authority accomodation" means
Specify how some children come to be looked after by the local authrority
Identify the legal basis for the local authority looking after children
Evaluate the risks to children being looked after by the local authority
Describe the key features of social work with children being looked after by the local authority
Specify how work to place children with foster carers should be carried out

Social Work with Families throughout Transitions, Loss and Gain

Describe some transitions family members need to negotiate and explain the impact they have on family members
Expllain the impact of some losses and gains on family members
Identify ways in which social workers may work with the family at times of transition

Children and Families and Special Needs

Identify the use and value of appropriate language in rlation to children with special needs
Describe the legal framework for children with special needs in England and Wales
Evaluate the relationship between needs and services for children with special needs and their familes
Inform your social work practice with an understanding of anti oppresive issues

Empowerment and Partnership in Work with Children and Families

Summarise the concepts of empowerment and partnership
Apply the concepts of empowerment and partnership in your work with children and families

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme. This course is open to students of all ages and backgrounds. Enrolments can be taken at anytime of the year unlike the traditional local college who tend only to enrol in September. Home Learning offers true flexibility. Enrol today and be studying within 7 days!

Qualification 1:

Social Work with Children and Families Diploma.
Diploma entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip. after your name.

Qualification 2:

Level 4 Social Work with Children and Families Award

This is a fully accredited and recognised award. See our qualifications page for further details

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Students are welcome to complete this course as quickly as they want to.

On average this course is completed in 180 hours (8/9 months).  Extensions can be arranged if students do not complete within the year and charges will apply. We would ask you to contact our office on 0800 0131030 for latest extension fees if required.

We recommend that students complete 4-5 hours per week as a minimum to get the most from this course. Remember to work out a study plan / timetable before you start and try and stick to it.

 

All students on this course will be registered to a personal tutor who is contactable via telephone, email or post. We also have a team of dedicated advisors to help and advise with any course related queries. The tutors role is to help and support students for the entire duration of their studies. Please remember our tutors are here to help. Never be embarrassed to ask for help.

This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required. This course consists of twelve lessons overall. Students will be required to submit assignments after each lesson via email or post proving their understanding of the subject covered. These assignments normally take between 1-2 hours to complete. A grade and report will be issued on your progress with any suggestions for improvement if necessary.

In addition to the traditional method of tutor support students on this course will be given access to a student community.

Within this area you will be given access to the following resources:

• Access the student forum which allows you to share ideas and chat with other students.
• View your tutor's feedback on your marked assignments.
• View optional reading lists for your course (where available).
• Access free online games, for when you need a break from studying.
• View the study guide with plenty of useful hints and tips on how to get the most out of your course.
• Access free courses such as: Improving Learning Skills, Job Interview Skills, The Effective Learner, Goal Setting and Time Management, Ten Tips to Complete a Good Test Paper.
• Find details on our generous Referral Programme.

If you require any further information on this course then please call our administration team on 0800 0131030 or 01827 283735 and we will be happy to help you as much as we can.

 

Course Fee: Starting at: £359.00