The student understanding of the BSW Standard:
Social policy is an odd of action, followed by government guidelines decided with different departments. It is a blueprint. The concept speaks to bring welfare for society providing certain social, political, economic, educational development for the society. Social Policy, it’s a terminology which helps governments to implement all its core policy on its different sectors. In order to bring changes, we must do an effective plan for the better improvement of society. So that Social Policy regarding to the social issues must be focused to eradicate social evils, were, people getting social challenges. This helps to protect, to improve, to strengthen, and to uplift the people's socio-economic status (B. Dash, 2020). Beginning from bottom to top different policies enacted to address people's issues and give a solution through Social Policies. The legislative framework and policies have an enormous impact on social work practice. The complex interplay of skills, values and knowledge; the prevailing social attitudes; and the conflicting and overlapping imperative, have been analysed as the range of dilemmas and conflicts faced by social workers. Social workers are charged with discretion in making ethical decisions and should therefore use case law for additional guidance (Brammer, 2010). In Rv Nottingham City Council (2001) it was established that assessment is not a discretionary duty. Additionally, In R. (on the application of MM) v Lewisham LBC (2009), it was held that “the consideration given to the referral fell far below the standard required by law”. The complexities and uncertainties of family life have brought about evolving policies and guidelines to complement the legislative framework (Davis, 2009). An understanding of children’s needs requires a multidisciplinary evidenced-based assessment, which is prescribed under The Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families. 2002.
The legislative framework and policies have an enormous impact on social work practice. The complex interplay of skills, values and knowledge; the prevailing social attitudes; and the conflicting and overlapping imperative, have been analysed as the range of dilemmas and conflicts faced by social workers. What is most noteworthy, however, is the need for sound professional judgement and ethical consideration.
CONSULTED REFERENCES
B. Dash, 2020 (Social Policies and Social Legislations).
UKEssays, 2015. The Implementation of Policies and Legislative Social Work Essays.