Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 7 views

    Samip Kirat

    Uploaded by

    jennyparkchan55
    suru

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Samip Kirat

    Uploaded by

    jennyparkchan55
    7 views15 pages
    suru

    Original Title

    sw

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    suru

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    7 views15 pages

    Samip Kirat

    Uploaded by

    jennyparkchan55
    suru

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 15

    Samip Kirat

    What is Professional Social Work?


     Are there any differences in between Social work and Social
    Services?
     Combination of two words social + work = work for people,
    for groups, for communities, for societies; in overall for
    humanity.
     Sharing culture for there better after life (punnya) or for good
    life of theirs and their family members.
     Generosity, love or philanthropy.
     Over all, services for good for all.
     Because of social changes and development along with the
    need of the human individuals.
     Paradigm(world view) of social work got shifted from
    charitable work to Professional work

     However, the root of professional social work are generosity,


    love and benevolence.
     A profession focused to improve the quality of life of an
    individual.
     A profession focused to improve the capacity of those who are
    in need and are not being able to adjust in the environment.
     According to the NASW, “Social work is the professional
    activity of helping individual, group or communities to
    enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and
    creating societal condition favorable to these goal.”
     According to the IFSW, “Social work is a practice-based
    profession and an academic discipline that promotes social
    change and development, social cohesion, and the
    empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social
    justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect
    for diversities are central to social work. Underpinned by
    theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and
    indigenous knowledge, social work engages people and
    structures to address life challenges and enhance
    wellbeing.”
    - In simple ways:

    - It is a Professional service which includes specialized


    knowledge and skills for dealing with human behaviours.
    - SW is an activity by which individuals’ and social problems
    are solved by applying different methods and techniques.
    - It not only solve the problems but also prevents its
    occurrence
     To conclude,
    - Social Work is a profession which provides those services
    which help in reliving distress, preventing suffering,
    removing social injustice and provide opportunities for social
    development.
     Pursuit of justices
     Enhancement of quality of life
     The development of full potential of life
     The primary mission of social work is to enhance human
    well-being and help meet the basic human needs of the
    people.
     Empower people who are vulnerable, oppressed and living
    in poverty. - (NASW, 2008)

    (National Association of Social Work/er (NASW) got estd. in 1955 in US


    and got amended multiple times for multiple purposes.)
    - (Founded in 1952, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is the national association representing social
    work education in the United States. Its members include over 750 accredited baccalaureate and master’s
    degree social work programs, as well as individual social work educators, practitioners, and agencies
    dedicated to advancing quality social work education.)
    - The promotion, restoration, maintenance and enhancement of
    the functioning of individuals, families, groups, organizations
    and communities by helping them to accomplish tasks,
    prevent and alleviate distress and use resources.
     To involve in planning, formulating and implementing of
    social policies, services, resources and programs needed to
    meet basic human needs and support the development of
    human capacities.
     To Work to create policies, services, and programs through
    advocacy and action to help at-risk groups and make society
    more fair and just.
     To develop and apply professional knowledge and skills
    related to these purpose.
    Knowledge

    Elements
    Process of Social Skills
    Work

    Elements of SW= Values and Ethic


    Good Practice

    Fig 1: Elements of Social Work


     Shrestha, S. k. (2017); Social Work; concept, principle and
    Process.

    You might also like