Rationale:
The rationale behind this assessment is for you to gain an initial foothold in the area of consciously using a particular model of casework intervention when you are seeking to assess and Intervene in assisting a client. By choosing one model and completing an assessment item we believe you will be able then to step up to develop an understanding in several casework models over the next few years or your studies thereby improving your responsiveness to the needs identified by future clients.
You will not know however the story of the person (the client situation / case study) to whom you are to apply the model until Week 8.
commence your reading early by firstly selecting one of the following models of casework intervention,
whilst referencing a minimum of five other relevant references.
Details:
Choose one:
Psycho-sociaI models (Models rewiewed by Howe, Healy),or
Problem-solving/task-centred models (Models reviewed by Healy & Doel, Adams) or
Post-modem/narrative model (Models reviewed by Baldwin, Parton).
Requirements of the application of a case work theory to a client situation are to refer to the case study provided and:
1. Introduce & summarise your model's key points
2. Present an assessment plan using your model in relation to the client in the case study
3. Present an intervention plan using your model with the particular case study.
4. Briefly describe how you would evaluate whether you have achieved outcomes outlined in your intervention plan.
5. Write a conclusion explaining in what ways you think this model would be appropriate and what its shortcomings might be for the particular case-study.