Assessment #1 - Practice analysis (2300 words, due on 3rd of May 1700 hours )
This assignment is designed to allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of applied child centred practice:
• Develop a multi-layered intervention plan involving children, their families and communities utilising a child centred, ecological perspective
• . Demonstrate the application of a body of knowledge to ethically address a problem
• .Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of current trends and discourses in family policy and practice in Australia and their relevance to families and children.
• Articulate a decision-making process that takes account of the tensions between ethical principles when the interests of children, young people, their families may conflict with the percieved interests of the broader community.
• Communicate clearly in a professional style
Imagine that you are a social worker who is required to work with Zoe, her family and foster carer. In this instance you are working towards reunifying Zoe with her mother and little brother so that they may safely live together.
Applying theories and perspectives learned through this course, develop a comprehensive plan for intervention in this family from an ecological perspective which involves the children, the family and their community. You may not be aware of the specific services available in the community, but you should indicate what kinds of resources you would wish to investigate and involve and the intended effects of this involvement.
You should include an analysis of the family based on the information you have, and consider how the family dynamics as well as political and community influences would impact on your multilayered plan. How will your plan involve the children, family and the community? What are the challenges that are posed by reconciling statutory obligations, requirements and constraints with ethics and knowledge base of Social Work? How can any conflicts between these principles be resolved?
You need to support your plan with at least 8 appropriate references utilising readings from this course.
Harvard referencing
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Key components of this assignment Approximate weighting %
Clear demonstration of an ability to develop a multilayered intervention plan with a focus on children and young people
20%
Demonstrated advanced knowledge and understanding of current trends and discourses in family policy and practice. 20%
Demonstrated understanding of the effects of domestic violence on children 20%
Articulate a decision making process that takes account of the tensions between ethical principles applies to the varied needs of child, family and community 20%
Demonstrated academic standards; sound structure, clarity of expression, proper standards of referencing, format and layout 20%