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Social Work in the UK

This overview presents the foundational aspects of social work in the UK, highlighting the profession's commitment to social change, empowerment, and human rights. It discusses the educational requirements for obtaining a Master’s in Social Work (MA SW) and outlines the relevant accreditation bodies, such as the General Social Care Council (GSCC). Key resources for social work education and practice are provided. Additionally, profiles of leading academics in the field from the University of Cumbria are included, emphasizing their contributions to social work education.

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Social Work in the UK

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  1. Social Work in the UK Paul Harvey & Sue O’Halloran Social Work, University of Cumbria, UK.

  2. IASSW & IFSW (2001) definition: • ‘The SW profession promotes social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance wellbeing. Utilising theories of human behaviour and social systems, social work intervenes at the points where people interact with their environments. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work’.

  3. MA Social Work: GSCC Accreditation • The Department of Health requirements for MA SW. • The General Social Care Council Code of Practice for Social Workers. • The Quality Assurance Agency Social Work bench marks. • The National Occupational Standards for Social Work.

  4. Social Work Education Web Sources • www.gscc.org.uk • www.scie.org.uk • www.swap.ac.uk • www.dh.gov.uk • www.learningmatters.co.uk • www.cumbria.ac.uk

  5. Who is who ? • Sue.OHalloran@cumbria.ac.uk Principal Lecturer in Social Work, Social Work Subject Quality Group for BA, MA, AMHP, Post Qualifying, Lead. • Paul.harvey@cumbria.ac.uk Senior Lecturer in Social Work MA Social Work Programme and International Social Work Lead.

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