,
,
, SW as profession
Characterised → specific set values & principles regulating behaviour of SWs & adhere –
specific behaviour when dealing with clients.
Sets SW apart from other professions.
Characteristics of SW as profession:
֎ Indiv as holistic being
֎ Knowledge of community resources
֎ Integration of theory & practice
֎ Primary methods of intervention
֎ Statutory body
֎ Work-client relationship
֎ Multi-disciplinary profession
֎ Problem solving
֎ SW operates under auspices of welfare agency
֎ Belief strengths of client
֎ Rehab, prevention & developmental social welfare
֎ Team approach
SWs
Person qualified with bachelor of SW degree.
Person registered with professional body regulating how SW training & practice =
conducted & how client systems = handled → SWs.
Developmental SW
Developmental paradigm focus strengths of clients & empower them – become self-reliant.
S aux W
Any act/conduct practiced → S aux Ws under guidance & supervision of SW, - achieve aims
of SW.
All persons practicing as S aux Ws registered with relevant professional council: South
African Council for Social Service professions (SACSSP); provides professional recognition
& protects interest of profession & clients.
SACSSP requires – have at least basic understanding of SA Welfare context, related policies
& practices i.t.o. developmental social services & understanding role context.
Able display basic understanding of human behaviour, relationship systems & social
issues.
Conduct = ethical all matters, reflecting values & principles contained Bill of Rights &
SW profession’s code of ethics.
,
, SW as profession
Characterised → specific set values & principles regulating behaviour of SWs & adhere –
specific behaviour when dealing with clients.
Sets SW apart from other professions.
Characteristics of SW as profession:
֎ Indiv as holistic being
֎ Knowledge of community resources
֎ Integration of theory & practice
֎ Primary methods of intervention
֎ Statutory body
֎ Work-client relationship
֎ Multi-disciplinary profession
֎ Problem solving
֎ SW operates under auspices of welfare agency
֎ Belief strengths of client
֎ Rehab, prevention & developmental social welfare
֎ Team approach
SWs
Person qualified with bachelor of SW degree.
Person registered with professional body regulating how SW training & practice =
conducted & how client systems = handled → SWs.
Developmental SW
Developmental paradigm focus strengths of clients & empower them – become self-reliant.
S aux W
Any act/conduct practiced → S aux Ws under guidance & supervision of SW, - achieve aims
of SW.
All persons practicing as S aux Ws registered with relevant professional council: South
African Council for Social Service professions (SACSSP); provides professional recognition
& protects interest of profession & clients.
SACSSP requires – have at least basic understanding of SA Welfare context, related policies
& practices i.t.o. developmental social services & understanding role context.
Able display basic understanding of human behaviour, relationship systems & social
issues.
Conduct = ethical all matters, reflecting values & principles contained Bill of Rights &
SW profession’s code of ethics.
