SWK7005-23-UOB-J Employability

This module will provide students with the opportunity to consider the range of career and employment prospects in the social work sector, with consideration of multi-agency teams and inter-professional working. This includes skills required for general employment such as interpersonal and transferable skills, and the dynamics of working with others in teams or groups including leadership and communication skills. Processes around making career decisions and the development of effective Personal and Professional Development skills and materials will be considered. The importance of organisational structures and hierarchy will be considered in terms of roles, responsibility and professionalism. Everyday working practices, problem solving and the importance of being a reflective practitioner will also be considered