BSW4802 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)2026 - DUE 9 September 2026

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BSW4802 – Integrated Service Delivery in Social Welfare ASSIGNMENT 03 (Due date: 3/9/2026) Integrated Practice Scenarios Total: 100 marks Instructions • This assignment consists of a series of integrated practice scenarios that simulate realistic social work practice. • The questions assess your ability to analyse situations, apply appropriate intervention strategies, evaluate professional decisions and justify your recommendations using the prescribed study guide. • Read each question carefully before answering. • Complete your answers in the tables provided. • Where a question requires you to identify the most appropriate answer, record only one answer in the space provided, unless instructed otherwise. • Where a brief explanation is required, keep your response concise and relevant. • You do not need to use in-text references or provide a reference list for this assignment. However, you are expected to consult the prescribed BSW4802 study guide when completing the assignment. • Do not include an introduction or conclusion. • Ensure that your assignment is neatly presented, and that all questions have been attended to before submission. 2 Integrated Practice Scenario 1: The Naidoo family The Naidoo family lives in Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal. The family consists of Rajesh Naidoo (45), his wife, Priya Naidoo (42), their daughter, Anika (16), and their son, Arjun (11). Rajesh recently lost his employment after the manufacturing company where he worked for over 18 years downsized its workforce. Since then, the family's financial circumstances have become increasingly difficult. Priya works part-time at a local pharmacy, but her income is insufficient to meet the family's monthly expenses. The ongoing financial strain has resulted in frequent disagreements between Rajesh and Priya. Rajesh has become withdrawn and discouraged, while Priya feels overwhelmed by the responsibility of supporting the family. Anika's school attendance has become irregular, and her teachers report that she appears anxious and distracted in class. Arjun has recently been involved in several incidents of disruptive behaviour at school. Concerned about the wellbeing of her family, Priya contacts a social worker at a local family welfare organisation. During the first interview, the social worker observes that family members appear emotionally distressed and reluctant to discuss their concerns openly. The family indicates that they have limited support outside their immediate relatives and are uncertain where to seek assistance. QUESTION 1 (10 Marks) Engagement Phase Read the Naidoo family scenario. As the social worker, you are preparing for your first meeting with the Naidoo family. Analyse the case scenario and determine the five most appropriate engagement-phase tasks to be performed during the first interview. Explain how each task should be applied when working with the Naidoo family. 3 Complete the table below. Engagement phase task Justification (Why should this task be prioritised for the Naidoo family?) Marks 2 2 2 2 2 (5 × 2 = 10 marks) QUESTION 2 (10 Marks) Assessment Phase Critically analyse the Naidoo family scenario and recommend five assessment phase tasks that the social worker should prioritise before developing an intervention plan. Justify each recommendation with reference to the circumstances of the Naidoo family. Complete the table below. Assessment phase task Justification (Why should this task be prioritised before intervention planning?) Marks 2 2 4 2 2 2 Total: 10 marks QUESTION 3 (10 Marks) Advocacy in case work Following the assessment, the social worker identifies several barriers affecting the Naidoo family. Rajesh has not applied for unemployment benefits; Anika requires educational support due to her declining school attendance; and the family is unaware of the community resources available to them. Critically analyse the case scenario and recommend the most appropriate type of advocacy for each of the five situations below. Justify your recommendation with reference to the Naidoo family's circumstances. Total: 10 marks Practice situation Most appropriate type of advocacy Justification Marks Rajesh requires assistance to access unemployment-related services. 2 Priya needs information about community support services 2 5 available to the family. The social worker accompanies Rajesh to complete documentation required to access services. 2 Anika requires assistance to access educational support at school. 2 The family requires information about their rights and available social welfare services. 2 Question 4 (5 Marks): Accessing Social Security Following the assessment, the social worker must determine which members of the Naidoo household may qualify for social assistance. Critically analyse the case scenario and identify the most appropriate social grant for each of the following individuals. 6 Individual Most appropriate social grant Mark Rajesh (45 years), who recently became unemployed 1 Anika (16 years) 1 Arjun (11 years) 1 Mrs Naidoo (72 years), Rajesh's mother, who has no regular income 1 Sipho (28 years), who has a permanent disability that prevents him from working 1 QUESTION 5 (15 Marks) After completing the casework intervention, the social worker decides to establish a support group for adolescents experiencing family-related stress. Critically analyse the scenario and complete the pre-group planning table below. Pre-group planning component Your recommendation Marks 1. Purpose of the group 3 2. Type of group 3 3. Group format (open or closed) 3 7 4. Group composition (homogeneous or heterogeneous) 3 5. Frequency of group meetings 3 QUESTION 6 (15 Marks) The social worker is facilitating a support group for adolescents experiencing family-related stress. Critically analyse each of the following group situations and determine which facilitation skill the social worker is demonstrating. Select the most appropriate skill from the list below. Each skill may only be used once. Facilitation skills • Cohesiveness • Agreement and disagreement • Scanning • Summarising • Focusing Group situation Facilitation skill Marks 1. At the end of the session, the social worker briefly reviews the main issues discussed and the decisions reached by the group. 3 2. The social worker notices that two members have not spoken during the discussion and observes their body language 3 8 before inviting them to participate. 3. The social worker encourages members to support one another and promotes a sense of belonging and teamwork within the group. 3 4. Two members express different opinions about a problem. The social worker encourages respectful discussion while ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to express their views. 3 5. The discussion moves away from the group's purpose. The social worker redirects members to the topic under discussion and to the objectives of the session. 3 QUESTION 7: COMMUNITY WORK CASE STUDY The social worker from the local welfare organisation has received several requests from residents of Masakhane Community regarding increasing youth unemployment, substance abuse, school dropout, and limited recreational facilities. Community members indicate that although these challenges are increasing, the community also has valuable resources, including a primary school, two churches, an active youth forum, local businesses, a sports field and committed community leaders. The welfare organisation decides to implement a community development project using Weyers' Community Development Model. Before planning any intervention, the social worker meets with community members and stakeholders to gather information about the community and identify priorities. 9 QUESTION 7 (15 Marks) Community Assessment Critically analyse the community case study and determine which community assessment task the social worker should perform in each of the following situations. Select the most appropriate assessment task from the list below. Each task may only be used once. Community assessment tasks • Identify community needs and problems • Identify community assets and resources • Identify community stakeholders • Collect community information • Prioritise community needs Situation Community assessment task Marks 7.1 The social worker gathers information about unemployment, school dropout and substance abuse in the community. 3 7.2 The social worker identifies the churches, youth forum, sports field and local businesses that could support the project. 3 7.3 The social worker consults community leaders, residents and local organisations before planning the project. 3 7.4 Community members decide that youth unemployment should receive immediate attention 3 10 before other challenges are addressed. 7.5 Residents explain the social problems affecting their community during community meetings. 3 QUESTION 8 (15 Marks) Weyers' community development model The social worker is implementing a community development project in Masakhane Community. Critically analyse each activity and determine which step of Weyers' community development model it should fall under. Select the most appropriate step from the list below. Each step may only be used once. Steps of Weyers' community development model • Step 1: Do a situation analysis • Step 2: Identify and analyse the impediments • Step 3: Formulate a plan • Step 4: Implement the plan • Step 5: Evaluation Community activity Steps of Weyers' Community Development Model Marks 8.1 The social worker collects information about the community's needs, strengths, available resources and social problems before any intervention is planned. 3 11 8.2 The social worker determines the factors preventing the community from addressing youth unemployment, substance abuse and school dropout. 3 8.3 Community members develop objectives, identify available resources and agree on activities to address the identified problems. 3 8.4 The community and stakeholders present the youth empowerment programme and carry out the planned activities. 3 8.5 The social worker and community members determine whether the project achieved its objectives and identify recommendations for future projects. 3 Question 9 (5 Marks): Professional Reflection Reflect on your learning during this module by completing the table below. Question Response Marks 9.1 Identify TWO meaningful lessons that you have Lesson 1: ______________________________ 2 12 learned from this module that will influence your future social work practice. (Maximum 20 words per lesson.) Lesson 2: ______________________________ 9.2 Which learning unit or topic in this module had the greatest impact on your learning? Briefly explain why. (Maximum 50 words.)