布拉福德学院

The course combines academic study with practice to give you a challenging professional qualification in Social Work. Together with Social Services departments and Voluntary Agencies, we plan and manage your programme. We are committed to increasing the involvement of carers and people that use the services of Social Workers in the programme planning and delivery. You have the option of completing Level Four over two years, leading to an award at the end of four years. This course is approved by the Health Care Professions Council and endorsed by the College of Social Work. Social Work is regulated by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). As a social work student you will be expected to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) on successful completion of the course and adhere to the standards of conduct, performance and ethics. As well as regulating individual social workers and students, the HCPC also regulate the performance of social work courses. The course is designed to engage students in practice-based learning and provide high quality placement experiences in a wide range of settings working alongside qualified and experienced professionals. Service users and their carers’ support teaching and learning with real life situations and experiences that add authenticity to the teaching and promote the development of effective practice strategies. Teaching is firmly rooted in the principles of equality and social justice and promotes a deep understanding of discrimination and oppression. The teaching staff are from a wide range of professional backgrounds. They hold post-graduate qualifications and professional recognition. All have experience of recent practice in their subject specialism and have teaching qualifications. Many are still active in their specialist area. They are engaged in research, academic writing and international partnerships with Universities and Colleges in other countries such as Norway, Finland, Spain and Poland. This qualification is suited to a range of Social Work careers, though you may develop a special area of interest, reflected by your practice, allowing you to specialise in mental health, children & families and adult practice.. Our graduates have a consistently good record of obtaining employment following successful completion of this degree course.