Social Work Assessment
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Conduct a real or supervised anonymised social care assessment using a recognised assessment framework (Signs of Safety, the Assessment Triangle / Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families, the Care Act assessment framework for adults, or an equivalent nationally recognised statutory model). Proof requires: (a) the completed assessment document — fully anonymised (no service user names, addresses, dates of birth, or any identifying details; use a reference code only), (b) documentation of the information sources used, how each was weighted in the assessment, and the rationale for the conclusions reached, and (c) a qualified social worker's or practice educator's written sign-off confirming the assessment was conducted under qualified supervision and meets professional standards for the student's stage of training. This proof documents the STUDENT PRACTITIONER'S assessment reasoning and skills — not the service user's personal profile. Peer verification is NOT accepted for this outcome — qualified practice educator or registered social worker attestation is required. Requires current DBS/background check clearance and completion of a recognised safeguarding training module before this proof can be submitted.
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Study the statutory and practice assessment frameworks used in your placement setting: the Single Assessment (or equivalent), the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need, or the Strengths and Asset-Based Assessment approach. Document the purpose, structure, and evidence requirements for your placement's primary assessment framework.
Proof required
Submit: (1) a structured summary of the primary assessment framework used in your placement, covering its purpose, structure, and what evidence it requires; (2) 200-word note on how this framework shapes the first meeting with a service user.
What gets checked
- Summary is specific to the framework used in the placement — not a generic textbook description
- Framework structure and evidence requirements are accurately represented
- Note on first meeting demonstrates understanding of the assessment relationship, not just the paperwork