Law and Social Work [NFQ Level 9] - Module (original) (raw)

2018, Law and Social Work

On successful completion of this module, participants will have an advanced knowledge of Irish law as it applies to the social work profession. This programme will address areas of relevant law where social work clients are involved with the law, including child welfare, access, guardianship, custody, adoption, domestic violence, maintenance, and in cases of divorce and separation, also disability, and mental health are addressed during the module. Participants will become adept in the rights, duties and responsibilities of a social worker working in a professional role of assisting clients to navigate their way through the Irish legal system, and acting as an advocate on their behalf. Participants will learn to practice in a professional, non-discriminatory way, and exercise a professional duty of care while discharging their legal and statutory duties. Social workers also encounter organisation-specific laws which determine the services available to clients and regulate standards of confidentiality, obtaining consent, data protection, freedom of information, record keeping, and providing professional evidence in various forums. Therefore, participants will also demonstrate competency in report-writing and delivering oral evidence, and in critically evaluating ethical and legal dilemmas encountered in their caseload. https://www.itsligo.ie/courses/ma-social-work/