Goals and scope of social

GOALS AND
SCOPE OF SOCIAL
WORK

OBJECTIVES
Define Social Work
Identify the goals and scope of
social work

WHAT IS SOCIAL
WORK?
is an academic discipline and
profession that concerns itself
with individuals, families,
groups and communities in an
effort to enhance social
functioning and overall well-
being.

SOCIAL FUNCTIONING
refers to the way in which
people perform their social
roles, and the structural
institutions that are provided to
sustain them

“ Social Work as a practical
profession designed at helping
people address their problems
and matching them with the
resources they need to lead
healthy and productive lives.”
- Australian Association of Social
Workers

QUESTIONS:
What can you depict
from the pictures?
What do you think is the
story behind the pictures?
What makes it social
work?

What would be the
principal goal of social
work based on the
pictures/video
presented?

THE GOAL ON CARING
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.
The goal on caring involves the
enhancement of the quality of life
in prisons, the upgrading and
humanizing services in nursing
homes etc.

THE GOAL ON CURING
Curing refers to the aspect of treating
people with problems in social
functioning.
Techniques:
Popular counseling approches
(family therapy, behavior
modification, gestalt therapy
etc.)

THE GOAL ON CHANGING
Changing refers to the active
participation of the social workers in
social reforms.

THE GOAL ON CHANGING
This goal comes from a perspective
that there is a persistence of poverty,
environmental destruction, and social
disintegration.
One of the most significant goals of
social work because it contributes in
the struggle to pursue a lasting social
change.

GROUP ACTIVITY: THINK AND
SHARE
Group 1: Adoption and Foster Care
Group 2: Residential Care and
Protective Services
Group 3: Family Life and Family
Planning
Group 4: Public Assistance and
Social Insurances
Group 5: Community Planning and
Community Development

RESIDENTIAL CARE
 Group care home or a
residential treatment center.
 These are for children
exhibiting anti-social behaviors
that require intensive treatment.
 Social Workers are involved in
sustaining a helpful connection
between the child and the
family and in preparing plans
for the return of the child to
his/her home.

REFLECTION PAPER NO. 1:
What will motivate you to
consider engaging in social
work?
What traits must you have to
become an effective social
worker?
SHORT BOND PAPER.

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