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national occupational standards for social work were developed following
a series of consultations across the UK. The consultations included employers,
people who use services, carers, practitioners, government officials and
representatives from further and higher education, and from professional
bodies. Click here if you want to download
a full copy of the standards.
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tried to ensure consistency with the functional analyses, standards and codes of ethics of other professional groups |
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tried to ensure that the standards are applicable to all settings within which social workers practice now, and in the foreseeable future |
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tried to capture the "holistic" approach of the social worker in their work with individuals, families, carers, groups and communities, that differentiates their role from that of the other professionals with whom they work |
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incorporated, at strategic points within the knowledge and the performance of the standards, reference to working in a multi cultural and multi racial society and the need to take account of equity and, diversity |
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sought to reflect the changing context and expectations of social work practice and accommodate likely future requirements for practice in multi-disciplinary settings and diverse organisational structures |
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recognised the need for social workers to manage some inherent tensions between work focused on those requiring services, and their carers and statutory requirements |
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