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Social work is a profession focused on enhancing the well-being of individuals, families, and communities by addressing social issues such as poverty and inequality. To become a social worker, one typically needs a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Social Work, with specific requirements varying by jurisdiction. The functions of social work include rehabilitative, preventive, and developmental roles, and the process involves stages such as engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, termination, and follow-up.

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Social work is a profession focused on enhancing the well-being of individuals, families, and communities by addressing social issues such as poverty and inequality. To become a social worker, one typically needs a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Social Work, with specific requirements varying by jurisdiction. The functions of social work include rehabilitative, preventive, and developmental roles, and the process involves stages such as engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, termination, and follow-up.

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Definition of Social Work:

General Definition: Social Work is a profession dedicated to improving the well-being and
quality of life of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Social workers aim to address
and alleviate various social issues, such as poverty, inequality, discrimination, and other
challenges that impact people's lives.
Other definition: The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in the US defined
social work as the professional activity of helping individuals, groups or communities enhance
or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to the
goal.
A social worker is often referred to as a "practitioner" in the context of their profession. The
term "practitioner" emphasizes their role in applying the knowledge, skills, and principles of
social work to address the needs of individuals, families, and communities. Social workers
engage in various interventions, assessments, and support systems to promote well-being and
address social issues.
How to be a Social Work?
In many places, becoming a professional social worker typically involves completing a
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) as the foundational degree, followed by a
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) for advanced training and specialization. This
educational path is often a requirement for social work practice in many countries. However,
specific requirements can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the regulations set by relevant
professional bodies or government agencies.
Goals of Social Work:
1.Caring-refers to the heart of social work and it focuses on the well-being or the welfare and
comfort of the individual and community.
2.Curing-refers to the aspect of treating people with problems in social functioning.
3.Changing- refers to the participation of the social workers in social reforms.
Social work is demonstrated as a primary discipline in terms of these child welfare services:
1. Adoption- to unmarried parents is about facilitating the difficult decision of unmarried
parents whether to keep the baby or place the child for adoption. Also, a legal process
whereby a child who is deprived of a birth family is provided with substitute new ties and
permanent parental care
2. Foster Care- is about removing the children from their homes and placing them
temporarily in a foster care.
3. Residential Care- is a group care home or a residential treatment center for a child.
Social Functioning- defines an individual's interactions with their environment and the
ability to fulfill their role within such environments as work, social activities, and relationships
with partners and family.
Social Milieu-refers to the social environment or context in which an individual or a group life
and operates. It encompasses the surroundings, conditions, and influences that shape the social
experiences of individuals.
Social Welfare-refers to the well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities within
a society. It involves various programs, policies, and services designed to enhance the quality of
life, promote social justice, and meet the basic needs of people.

In terms of schools, Lela Costin has identified primary tasks of social workers in schools:
 Facilitate the provision of direct educational and social services and provide direct social
case work and group work services to selected students.
 Act as a pupil advocate, focusing on urgent needs of the selected group of students.
 Organize parent and community groups to channel concerns about students and school to
improve school and community relations.

Principle of Social Work:


Acceptance-respecting the clients as they are under any circumstances and understanding the
meaning and causes of the client's behavior and recognizing the client's strengths and potentials,
weaknesses, and limitations
Individualization- involves recognizing and understanding the client’s own unique characteristics
and using different principles and methods for each client.
Self-determination- the clients who are in need have the right to determine their needs and how
they should be met.

THE FUNCTIONS OF SOCIAL WORK


To further enlighten our understanding of social work, it is necessary to identify and
define its functions. According to Mendoza (2002), the Commission on Practice of the US
National Association of Social Workers in 1958 came up with a statement containing the three
functions of social work namely:
1. Rehabilitative Function-refers to restorative, curative, and remedial actions. Social
workers are responsible for assisting individuals and groups to determine and settle or reduce the
problem that came out of the imbalance between the individuals and the environment. This
function attempts to put back the person to a balanced state of social functioning.
2. Preventive Function-detects impending imbalance between the individuals or groups with the
environment. This function encompasses early detection, control, and eradication of situations
which may have a damaging effect on the social functioning.
3. Developmental Function-ascertains and strengthens the full potential in individuals, groups,
and communities. This function seeks to help the individual make full use of her/his potentials
and capacities and to enhance the effectiveness of available social or community resources.

SOCIAL WORK PROCESSES


Social work processes involve a series of systematic and intentional steps that social
workers follow to help individuals, families, groups, and communities address various challenges
and improve their well-being. While there may be some variation in the specific steps depending
on the model or approach used, the general social work process often includes the following
stages:
1.Engagement:
 Establishing a rapport and building a trusting relationship with the client.
 Actively listening to the client's concerns and validating their experiences.
 Clarifying the purpose and goals of the intervention.
2.Assessment:
 Collecting and gathering relevant information about the client's situation, strengths, and
challenges.
 Identifying the client's needs, resources, and support systems.
 Assessing the impact of the social issue or problem on the client's life.
3.Planning:
 Collaboratively developing a plan of action with the client to address their identified
needs and goals.
 Setting realistic and achievable objectives.
 Identifying appropriate interventions and strategies.
4.Intervention/Implementation:
 Putting the plan into action and implementing the chosen interventions.
 Providing support, counseling, education, or other services as needed.
 Monitoring progress and making adjustments to the plan as necessary.
5.Evaluation:
 Assessing the effectiveness of the interventions in achieving the identified goals.
 Soliciting feedback from the client and other stakeholders.
 Revising the plan based on ongoing evaluation and client feedback.
6.Termination/Conclusion:
 Gradually concluding the intervention as the client achieves their goals or when further
support is no longer necessary.
 Reflecting on the progress made and discussing future strategies for maintaining positive
outcomes.
 Ensuring a smooth transition and linking the client to appropriate ongoing support if
needed.
7.Follow-up:
 Checking in with the client after the formal intervention has ended to assess long-term
outcomes.
 Providing additional support or resources as necessary.
 Maintaining an open line of communication for any future needs or concerns.

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