Discipline of Social

Work
Topic Outline
 Definition, Goals and Scope of Social Work
 Principles of Social Work
 Core Values of Social Work
Picture Analysis
Social Work

 Complexities of social situation

 Social work as responsive, dynamic and
visionary
Social Work

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meaning and
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Issues on Social Work
 Emphasis given to the person?

 Emphasis given to the environment?

 How interventions should be directed?

 Whether social work is for everyone or special

populations?
Issues on Social Work
 Appropriateness of social workers as agents of social
control

 Nature of relationship of social workers to employers

 Knowledge and skills required in generalist and specialist

practice
Four Areas of Consideration in Social
Work
Morales and Sheafor (1983)
1. Social worker is concerned with enabling or
facilitating change.

2. Social worker helps people or institutions to

enhance social functioning.
Four Areas of Consideration in Social
Work
Morales and Sheafor (1983)
3. Applying the social systems theory, social work is a
profession that helps people to interact more with
the social environment.

4. Social worker must have handles in fortifying and

securing the necessary resources to attain the goals
of the clients.
 Definition of Social Work

“Social work as a professional activity of helping

individuals, groups or communities enhance or restore
their capacity for social functioning and creating societal
conditions favorable to the goal.” - National Association
of Social Workers, United States
 Definition of Social Work
“Social work as a field within human services and a part of
services of the government. It considers social work as an
important service to the society focusing on the individuals
and families in need.” - United Nations Economic, Social and
Cultural Organization, 2000
 Definition of Social Work
“Social work as a practice based and academic discipline that
promotes change and social development. Accordingly, the
principle of social justice, human rights, collective
responsibility, and respect of diversities are vital in the field. -
International Federation of Social Workers
 Definition of Social Work
“Social work as a practical profession designed at helping
people address their problems and matching them with the
resources they need to lead healthy and productive lives.” -
Australian Association of Social Workers
 Definition of Social Work
“Social work profession promotes social change, problem
solving in human relationships, empowerment and liberation
of people to enhance well being. ” -IASSW and IFSW, 2004

“Social work as an APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE of helping

people achieve an effective level of psychosocial functioning
and effecting societal changes to enhance the well being of
people.” -Cox and Pawar, 2006
 Definition of Social Work
 “Social work as a profession which is concerned about the
person’s personal adjustment to his/her environment and she
referred this as person’s social functioning.” - Mendoza, 2002
What would be the principal goal of
social work based on the pictures
presented?
Goals and Scope of social work

 Empower people, individually and collectively, to utilize

their own problem-solving and coping capabilities more
effectively.

 Support proactive position with regards to social and

economic policy development to prevent problems for
individuals and society from occurring
Goals and Scope of social work
 Uphold the integrity of the profession in all aspects of
social work practice.

 Establishlinkages between people and societal resources

to further social functioning and enhance the quality of
life.

 Develop cooperative networks within the institutional

resource systems to meet health and human service
need.
Goals and Scope of social work
 Facilitate
the responsiveness of the institutional resource
system to meet health and human service needs

 Promote social justice and equality of all people with

regard to full participation in society.

 Contribute to the development of knowledge for social

work profession through research and evaluation.
Goals and Scope of social work

 Encourage exchange of information in those

institutional systems in which both problems
and resources opportunities are produced.

 Enhance communication through an

appreciation of diversity and through ethnically
sensitive, non-sexist social work practice.
Goals and Scope of social work

 Employ educational strategies for the

prevention and resolution of problems.

 Embrace a world view of human issues and

solutions to problems.
Principal Goal of Social Work
 The goal on CARING.
 The goal on CURING.
 The goal on CHANGING.
Scope of Social Work
 Child Development
 Medical Social Work
 Clinical Social Work
 Social work administration and management
 International social work
 Social work as community organizer
 Women welfare
 Crisis intervention
 Criminal justice
Scope of Social Work

Primary Equal
Discipline Partner

Secondary
Discipline

Morales and Sheafor (1983)

Fields included in Social Work
Social Work as Primary Discipline

 Adoption and services to unmarried parents

 Foster Care
 Residential Care
 Support in own home
 Protective Services
 Family Services
 Income Maintenance
Social Work as an Equal Partner

 Support for people in their own homes

program
 Support for people in the long term care
facilities
 Community Services
Social Work as Secondary Discipline

 Correctional Facilities
 Industry
 Medical and Health care
 Schools
Principles of Social Work

1. Reciprocity
2. Provide the best possible solutions.
3. Respect basic human rights.
4. Confidentiality, privacy, and responsible for human
information.
5. Self- Détermination
6. Clients participation
7. Confidentiality
Principles of Social Work

8. Acceptance
9. Individualization
10. Client worker relationship
11. Worker Self Awareness
Core Values of Social Work
 Service- Ethical principle: Serve people in need and work
to address social problems.

 Socialjustice: Ethical principle: Challenge social injustice

and work for social change on behalf of vulnerable and
oppressed people.

 Dignity and worth of the person: Ethical principle: Be

respectful of every person and mindful of cultural and
ethnic diversity.
Core Values of Social Work
 Importance of human relationships: Ethical
principle: Recognize and value the importance of
human relationships, and work to strengthen these
relationships in order to enhance the well-being of
individuals and communities.

 Integrity: Ethical principle: Be trustworthy and

uphold the profession's mission, values, ethical
principles and ethical standards.
Core Values of Social Work
 Competence: Ethical principle: Practice within areas
of competence, continuously develop professional
knowledge and expertise, and contribute to the
knowledge of the profession.
Essay

 Do you see yourself as a social worker by

profession in the future? particular core values
of social work that you are willing to apply in
your life? Why?
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References

 http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/admissions/is-social-work-right-career-for-
me/values-ethics.html
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9vWeLlTpROBOUlnVFJyT1ZjZTA/view