Basics of Social ServicesLaajuus (4 cr)

Objective

The aim of the course is to outline the purpose of work in the social services field, the working environments and work orientations, as well as the laws, values and ethical principles that guide the work.

Competences:

Ethical competences in the social field
Competence in social client work
Social service system competences

Learning outcomes:

You can identify the regulations of human and basic rights, the values of social and educational work and the principles of professional ethics as the starting point of social work.

You are able to identify different client groups in the social sector and their specific characteristics, and to recognise the impact of your own values when working with different client groups. You will identify the most typical fields of work and work orientation in the social and educational field.

You know the key legislation governing the social services system.

Content

The main focus of the course is on ethical principles and values in social work. The course also introduces you to the Social Welfare Act, the tasks and work orientations of the Bachelor of Social Services and positions the social sector as a part of society through a key knowledge base and concepts. You will also learn about the individual needs of social service clients.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You can describe the key ethical principles and values of the social field. You can identify the main aspects of the key legislation governing the work, the tasks and work orientations of the Bachelor of Social Services You identify key concepts in the social field and can relate them to the social context. You identify the needs and specificities of different client groups.