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1500 words in relation to Scottish Social Work<\/p>\n

Referencing is very important in this paper, please ensure it is accurate, thanks.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When refering to someone in care only refer to as service users, thanks.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Use only references provided.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explain the different elements of being a social work professional and
demonstrate how each relates to the need to listen to service users\u2019
voices and to keep service users at the heart of your practice.<\/p>\n

In preparing this assignment you should demonstrate your knowledge of:
\u2022 The different aspects of professionalism<\/strong><\/p>\n

Element 1 (professional behaviour including standards, codes etc.)
Element 2 (Knowledge – remember the different types. All might not apply)
Element 3 (Reflection)
Element 4 (Virtues \u2013 what?)
Element 5 (Relationship based practice)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Supporting literature on professionalism and listening to service users
\u2022 The Ethical Principles and Standards in Social Work Education
\u2022 The SSSC Codes of Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n

In undertaking the EAL and the summative assignment, you will meet the Ethical Principles and
the following Standards in Social Work Education (2019):<\/p>\n

1.1 Prepare for social work contact and involvement, including in the context of inter-
professional and integrated services.<\/p>\n

4.1 Through critical analysis and reflection, evaluate and use up-to-date knowledge and
national and international research.<\/p>\n

—-Criteria for assessment—-<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Understand the elements that comprise \u2018social work professionalism\u2019 and the impact of
professional codes of practice, principles and standards
\u2022 Demonstrate the importance of listening to, and hearing, service users
\u2022 Present a clearly structured and reasoned submission which demonstrates knowledge
acquisition, reflection and critical analysis
\u2022 Able to present material in a logical, coherent, comprehensive and legible form with
appropriate referencing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ethical Principles. <\/p>\n

The following broad ethical principles are based on social work’s core values of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.<\/strong> These principles set forth ideals to which all social workers should aspire.<\/p>\n

The 7 principles of the Nolan Code of Conduct, which guide ethical behaviour in public life, are: honesty, integrity, objectivity, accountability, selflessness, openness, and leadership.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Key aspects of the SSSC Codes of Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n