This essay will discuss what role the social worker has in today’s society. Different aspects of what social workers do will be discussed; including the importance of conducting risk assessments, explaining what values, knowledge and skills social workers need, and discussing the role of social worker using different models. Other aspects of the role the social worker holds will also be discussed and concluded at the end of the essay.
The International Federation of Social Workers (2014), who are also known as IFSW, defines social work as being a profession that “promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people”. IFSW goes on to say that principles that are central to social work include …show more content…
Person centred care involves the social worker seeing the person as an individual, instead of seeing just their sexuality for example, and respecting them and seeing things from their point of view. In order for a social worker to be person-centred, services must change to be more flexible to make it possible to meet people’s need in a way which it is best for them. In order to do this, social workers can work with people and their families to find the best way to provide them with care. Aspects of person centred care include giving them emotional support, involving their family and friends, ensuring they have access to appropriate care in times of need and working together to ensure there is good communication and information. Ensuring that the individual is involved in and central to their care is the key to high quality care. Making sure that the individual is central to their care makes them feel satisfied with the care they have received (What is person-centred care and why is it important?, 2016). In a survey conducted by the Commission for Social Care Inspection aimed at lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people, it was discovered that 45 per cent of the respondents had experienced discrimination when using social care services (CSCI, 2008). 94 per cent of social care services claimed that they were carrying out some general work around equality and diversity but only 9 per cent of providers gave examples of the equality work they have carried out around sexual orientation (CSCI, 2008). No matter what race, sexuality, gender or age, all service users should be provided with person centred care in order for all their needs to be
The International Federation of Social Workers (2014), who are also known as IFSW, defines social work as being a profession that “promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people”. IFSW goes on to say that principles that are central to social work include …show more content…
Person centred care involves the social worker seeing the person as an individual, instead of seeing just their sexuality for example, and respecting them and seeing things from their point of view. In order for a social worker to be person-centred, services must change to be more flexible to make it possible to meet people’s need in a way which it is best for them. In order to do this, social workers can work with people and their families to find the best way to provide them with care. Aspects of person centred care include giving them emotional support, involving their family and friends, ensuring they have access to appropriate care in times of need and working together to ensure there is good communication and information. Ensuring that the individual is involved in and central to their care is the key to high quality care. Making sure that the individual is central to their care makes them feel satisfied with the care they have received (What is person-centred care and why is it important?, 2016). In a survey conducted by the Commission for Social Care Inspection aimed at lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people, it was discovered that 45 per cent of the respondents had experienced discrimination when using social care services (CSCI, 2008). 94 per cent of social care services claimed that they were carrying out some general work around equality and diversity but only 9 per cent of providers gave examples of the equality work they have carried out around sexual orientation (CSCI, 2008). No matter what race, sexuality, gender or age, all service users should be provided with person centred care in order for all their needs to be