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Type Cases Articulation Examples
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Demonstrating knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi, te reo Māori and tikanga Māori;
Articulating how the wider context of Aotearoa New Zealand both historically and currently can impact on
practice;
Te Rangatiratanga: Maintaining relationships that are Mana enhancing, self-determining, respectful, mindful of
1. Competence to practise cultural uniqueness, and acknowledge cultural identity;
Māori
social work with Māori
Te Manaakitanga: Utilising practice behaviours that ensure mauri ora by ensuring safe space, being mana
enhancing and respectful, acknowledge boundaries and meet obligations;
Te Whanaungatanga: Engaging in practice that is culturally sustaining, strengthens relationships, is mutually
contributing and connecting and encourages warmth.
Who
Acknowledges and values a range of world views including divergent views within and between ethnic and
cultural groups;
Understands that culture is not static but changes over time;
Competence to practise Demonstrates awareness and self-critique of their own cultural beliefs, values and historical positioning and how
Different
2. social work with different this impacts on their social work practice with their clients from other cultural backgrounds;
ethnic &
ethnic and cultural groups in Critically analyses how the culture and social work approaches and policies of their employing organisation may
cultural groups compromise culturally safe practice;
Aotearoa New Zealand
Demonstrates knowledge of culturally relevant assessments, intervention strategies and techniques;
Engages with people groups and communities in ways that respect family, language, cultural, spiritual and
relational markers.
Demonstrates knowledge of diversity between and within different cultures, including ethnicity, disability, social
Competence to work and economic status, age, sexuality, gender and transgender, faiths and beliefs;
3. Diversity & respectfully and inclusively Demonstrates sufficient self-awareness and is able to critically reflect on own personal values, cultures,
difference with diversity and difference knowledge and beliefs to manage the influences of personal biases when practising;
in practice
Can respectfully and effectively communicate and engage with a diverse range of people.
Understands, has a commitment to, and advocates for human, legal and civil rights, social and economic justice,
Competence to promote the and self-determination;
Human rights &
4. principles of human rights Understands and challenges mechanisms of oppression and discrimination and also has the knowledge, skills and
What
socio-economic an understanding of how to appropriately leverage those which enhance power and privilege;
and social and economic
justice
justice Respects and upholds the rights, dignity, values and autonomy of people and creates an environment of respect
and understanding.
Critically analyses policies, systems and structures and understands how they impact on people, groups,
communities and wider society;
Competence to engage in
5. Advocates the need for social change to provide equity and fairness for all;
Social change practice which promotes
Collaborates with others to generate new knowledge that will contribute to the improvement of peoples’ lives,
social change communities and wider society;
Contributes to policy making to make systems and structures responsive to those who use them.
Competence to understand Demonstrates a critical understanding of specific social work theories and other relevant theories and integrates
Theories, this into bicultural social work practice;
and articulate social work
methods,
theories, indigenous Demonstrates an understanding of human behaviour and integrates this into social work practice;
6. models,
practice knowledge, other Demonstrates an understanding of and is able to utilise a variety of social work practice methods, models and
indigenous
relevant theories, and social interventions whilst drawing upon a wider theoretical framework;
practice
work practice methods and Critically reflects on practice and utilises relevant theories and methods of practice.
knowledge
How
models
Can distinguish, appraise and integrate multiple sources of knowledge, including new information and
communication technology, research-based knowledge and practice wisdom;
Competence to apply critical
7. thinking to inform and Engages in research-informed practice and practice-informed research;
Critical thinking
communicate professional Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously and make independent judgments from a well-informed social
judgments work position and seeks guidance when necessary;
Demonstrates effective oral, written and electronic communication.
Is compassionate, empathetic and respectful and seeks to understand others to adequately assess their needs;
Demonstrates resilience and the ability to manage interpersonal conflict and challenges that arise in social work
Competence to promote practice;
Empowering
8. empowerment of people Facilitates and promotes clients’ active participation in decision making;
people &
and communities to enable
communities Effectively collaborates and engages with others and works in partnership with clients to gain access to resources;
positive change
Reflects on their own social work practice to enable people to realise their potential and participate in their
communities.
Adheres to the SWRB Code of Conduct, any workplace code of conduct and the professional Code of Ethics;
Identifies and manages ethical dilemmas and issues that arise in practice and seeks supervision or guidance;
Recognises and responds appropriately to actual or potential conflicts of interest;
Competence to practice
Demonstrates an understanding of relevant legislation, policies and systems which govern practice and performs
9. Legal & ethical within legal and ethical
Where
any statutory duties with diligence and care;
boundaries boundaries of the social
work profession Upholds the right to privacy and confidentiality of personal information and informs clients of the situations
where the information may need to be disclosed;
Keeps clear and accurate records and ensures these records are made at the same time as the events being
recorded or as soon as possible afterwards.
Demonstrates active promotion and support of the social work profession, acts with integrity and ensures
accountability;
Attends to professional roles and responsibilities with diligence, timeliness and care, acknowledges that social
work positions carry power and uses authority responsibly;
Represents the social work
10. Behaves in a professional manner, maintains personal and professional boundaries and is accountable for all
Professionalism profession with integrity and
professionalism actions and decisions;
Knows the limits of their own practice and experience, practices appropriate self-care and seeks advice where
necessary;
Actively participates in supervision, continual professional development and career-long learning.
