Social care, social work and the law - Audio

A short introduction to this album.

Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.

The legal implications surrounding social work are varied and intricate. Stewart Vernon defines and highlights the implications of training and the punitive aspects of the law.

Transcript -- The legal implications surrounding social work are varied and intricate. Stewart Vernon defines and highlights the implications of training and the punitive aspects of the law.

Three practitioners discuss detailed aspects of the law when working with children, including public and private law, children’s rights and independent services such as Childline.

Transcript -- Three practitioners discuss detailed aspects of the law when working with children, including public and private law, children’s rights and independent services such as Childline.

These two interviews investigate both general and specific aspects of approaches to race and ethnicity, including policy from the Racial Equality Commission and the reality of working in the system.

Transcript -- These two interviews investigate both general and specific aspects of approaches to race and ethnicity, including policy from the Racial Equality Commission and the reality of working in the system.

What happens when parents are treated unfairly by the Social Services? Sue Amphlett, who experienced such treatment, talks frankly about her group and how parents can fight unfair decisions.

Transcript -- What happens when parents are treated unfairly by the Social Services? Sue Amphlett, who experienced such treatment, talks frankly about her group and how parents can fight unfair decisions.

Penelope Welbourne was a social worker for ten years before becoming a lecturer. She describes her experiences, key principles of the work, and offers invaluable advice to students and practitioners alike.

Transcript -- Penelope Welbourne was a social worker for ten years before becoming a lecturer. She describes her experiences, key principles of the work, and offers invaluable advice to students and practitioners alike.

The issue of representation is key in all social work services. Two key aspects are highlighted here: the representation of children’s wishes and presenting in court.

Transcript -- The issue of representation is key in all social work services. Two key aspects are highlighted here: the representation of children’s wishes and presenting in court.

Ruth Hayman spent many years living in care and foster homes. She talks about her experiences, as well as problems and the ways previous users can improve the current system.

Transcript -- Ruth Hayman spent many years living in care and foster homes. She talks about her experiences, as well as problems and the ways previous users can improve the current system.

Divorce can be a traumatic time for children and parents alike. Mediation services offer independent, unbiased communication that can help ease relationships and ensure the welfare of all parties.

Transcript -- Divorce can be a traumatic time for children and parents alike. Mediation services offer independent, unbiased communication that can help ease relationships and ensure the welfare of all parties.

The schools system and Social Services are often inexorably linked. Fiona Wraith, and education welfare officer, highlights how schools can help and uncover young people in need.

Transcript -- The schools system and Social Services are often inexorably linked. Fiona Wraith, and education welfare officer, highlights how schools can help and uncover young people in need.

These discussions examine the rights and lives of older people, firstly by looking at the work of rights group Age Concern, secondly by spotlighting the disturbing prevalence of elder abuse.

Transcript -- These discussions examine the rights and lives of older people, firstly by looking at the work of rights group Age Concern, secondly by spotlighting the disturbing prevalence of elder abuse.

How are the voices of vulnerable adults heard and responded to? Workers in community programmes and support groups illustrate the importance of ensuring under-represented adults are listened to and respected.

Transcript -- How are the voices of vulnerable adults heard and responded to? Workers in community programmes and support groups illustrate the importance of ensuring under-represented adults are listened to and respected.

Jeanette Henderson is an approved social worker. Describing aspects of her work, particularly the experiences of appearing in court, she also dispenses invaluable and insightful advice.

Transcript -- Jeanette Henderson is an approved social worker. Describing aspects of her work, particularly the experiences of appearing in court, she also dispenses invaluable and insightful advice.

Mark Mullins, a barrister, offers his unique viewpoint on the interaction of social workers with the court system. He defines the different types of proceedings, along with limitations and working with families.

Transcript -- Mark Mullins, a barrister, offers his unique viewpoint on the interaction of social workers with the court system. He defines the different types of proceedings, along with limitations and working with families.