Social care, social work and the law - Audio
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 14 years ago - ★★ - 2 ratingsThe law and aspects of the legal system have a massive impact on the lives of social workers, from defining policy and procedure to the actual process of day-to-day working. This album presents an encompassing and engrossing look at the interaction between legal and social teams, and how different professions and groups interact to ensure equality and representation for all members of society. Not only do these discussions offer an insight into the justification and implementation of policy, they also provide illumination onto the realities and experience of working with vulnerable and disadvantaged people. This material forms part of The Open University course K269 Social care, social work and the law (England and Wales).
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Social care, social work and the law
January 25, 2010 16:21 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBA short introduction to this album.
Transcript -- Social care, social work and the law
January 25, 2010 16:21 - 20.6 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A short introduction to this album.
Social workers and the law
January 25, 2010 16:20 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThe legal implications surrounding social work are varied and intricate. Stewart Vernon defines and highlights the implications of training and the punitive aspects of the law.
Transcript -- Social workers and the law
January 25, 2010 16:20 - 34 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The legal implications surrounding social work are varied and intricate. Stewart Vernon defines and highlights the implications of training and the punitive aspects of the law.
Children and the law
January 25, 2010 16:19 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThree practitioners discuss detailed aspects of the law when working with children, including public and private law, children’s rights and independent services such as Childline.
Transcript -- Children and the law
January 25, 2010 16:19 - 41.3 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Three practitioners discuss detailed aspects of the law when working with children, including public and private law, children’s rights and independent services such as Childline.
Race and rights
January 25, 2010 16:18 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThese two interviews investigate both general and specific aspects of approaches to race and ethnicity, including policy from the Racial Equality Commission and the reality of working in the system.
Transcript -- Race and rights
January 25, 2010 16:18 - 37.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- These two interviews investigate both general and specific aspects of approaches to race and ethnicity, including policy from the Racial Equality Commission and the reality of working in the system.
Parents against injustice
January 25, 2010 16:17 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBWhat happens when parents are treated unfairly by the Social Services? Sue Amphlett, who experienced such treatment, talks frankly about her group and how parents can fight unfair decisions.
Transcript -- Parents against injustice
January 25, 2010 16:17 - 28.2 KB application/pdfTranscript -- What happens when parents are treated unfairly by the Social Services? Sue Amphlett, who experienced such treatment, talks frankly about her group and how parents can fight unfair decisions.
Experiences of social work
January 25, 2010 16:16 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBPenelope Welbourne was a social worker for ten years before becoming a lecturer. She describes her experiences, key principles of the work, and offers invaluable advice to students and practitioners alike.
Transcript -- Experiences of social work
January 25, 2010 16:16 - 34 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Penelope Welbourne was a social worker for ten years before becoming a lecturer. She describes her experiences, key principles of the work, and offers invaluable advice to students and practitioners alike.
Independent social work service
January 25, 2010 16:15 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThe issue of representation is key in all social work services. Two key aspects are highlighted here: the representation of children’s wishes and presenting in court.
Transcript -- Independent social work service
January 25, 2010 16:15 - 36.6 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The issue of representation is key in all social work services. Two key aspects are highlighted here: the representation of children’s wishes and presenting in court.
Life after care
January 25, 2010 16:14 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBRuth Hayman spent many years living in care and foster homes. She talks about her experiences, as well as problems and the ways previous users can improve the current system.
Transcript -- Life after care
January 25, 2010 16:14 - 39.2 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Ruth Hayman spent many years living in care and foster homes. She talks about her experiences, as well as problems and the ways previous users can improve the current system.
Mediation services
January 25, 2010 16:13 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBDivorce can be a traumatic time for children and parents alike. Mediation services offer independent, unbiased communication that can help ease relationships and ensure the welfare of all parties.
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January 25, 2010 16:13 - 26.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Divorce can be a traumatic time for children and parents alike. Mediation services offer independent, unbiased communication that can help ease relationships and ensure the welfare of all parties.
Welfare in education
January 25, 2010 16:12 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MBThe schools system and Social Services are often inexorably linked. Fiona Wraith, and education welfare officer, highlights how schools can help and uncover young people in need.
Transcript -- Welfare in education
January 25, 2010 16:12 - 29.6 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The schools system and Social Services are often inexorably linked. Fiona Wraith, and education welfare officer, highlights how schools can help and uncover young people in need.
Working with older people
January 25, 2010 16:11 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBThese discussions examine the rights and lives of older people, firstly by looking at the work of rights group Age Concern, secondly by spotlighting the disturbing prevalence of elder abuse.
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January 25, 2010 16:11 - 36.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- These discussions examine the rights and lives of older people, firstly by looking at the work of rights group Age Concern, secondly by spotlighting the disturbing prevalence of elder abuse.
Voices for vulnerable adults
January 25, 2010 16:10 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBHow are the voices of vulnerable adults heard and responded to? Workers in community programmes and support groups illustrate the importance of ensuring under-represented adults are listened to and respected.
Transcript -- Voices for vulnerable adults
January 25, 2010 16:10 - 42.4 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How are the voices of vulnerable adults heard and responded to? Workers in community programmes and support groups illustrate the importance of ensuring under-represented adults are listened to and respected.
The role of the approved social worker
January 25, 2010 16:09 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MBJeanette Henderson is an approved social worker. Describing aspects of her work, particularly the experiences of appearing in court, she also dispenses invaluable and insightful advice.
Transcript -- The role of the approved social worker
January 25, 2010 16:09 - 32.4 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Jeanette Henderson is an approved social worker. Describing aspects of her work, particularly the experiences of appearing in court, she also dispenses invaluable and insightful advice.
The barrister’s perspective
January 25, 2010 16:08 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MBMark Mullins, a barrister, offers his unique viewpoint on the interaction of social workers with the court system. He defines the different types of proceedings, along with limitations and working with families.
Transcript -- The barrister’s perspective
January 25, 2010 16:08 - 31.3 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Mark Mullins, a barrister, offers his unique viewpoint on the interaction of social workers with the court system. He defines the different types of proceedings, along with limitations and working with families.