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BSW1501 2021 Year
Summaries for Social
Work
Social Work (University of South Africa)
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CONCEPTS & PURPOSE OF
SOCIAL WELFARE Learning Unit 1
Social welfare, social work & social welfare policy ....................................................................... 1
What = social welfare? ........................................................................................................... 1
SA social welfare system focus on......................................................................................... 1
What = social work? ............................................................................................................... 2
5 major dimensions of social work – confirm point ......................................................... 2
Social welfare policy ............................................................................................................... 2
Principles underscoring social welfare ................................................................................. 2
Principles of social welfare policies developmental approach.................................. 3
Characteristics of social welfare & social work developmental approach ................. 3
Characteristics of Social Work......................................................................................................... 3
Similarities & differences social welfare & social work .......................................................... 4
Relationship social welfare & social work ................................................................................... 4
Social welfare, social work & social welfare policy
What = social welfare?
Needs experienced = health, education, socioeconomic support, personal rights,
political freedom.
Examples of programmes = foster care, adoption, day care, probation, parole,
financial assistances programme, services – homeless, etc.
Encompass many programmes & services provided public & private sectors.
Social welfare = variety of organised act with purpose contributing – prevention,
resolution & management of social problems.
Purpose = improve & promote social functioning of indiv, groups/communities –
attain satisfying standards of living & health & constructive personal relationships that
permit – develop – full potential & promote well-being harmony with needs of
families, communities & society.
SA social welfare system focus on:
Income protection
Attaining independent & self-sufficient livelihoods & minimum living standards
Address needs of groups at risk.
Management of current social problems
1
BSW1501 2021 Year
Summaries for Social
Work
Social Work (University of South Africa)
, lOMoARcPSD|527 054 0
CONCEPTS & PURPOSE OF
SOCIAL WELFARE Learning Unit 1
Social welfare, social work & social welfare policy ....................................................................... 1
What = social welfare? ........................................................................................................... 1
SA social welfare system focus on......................................................................................... 1
What = social work? ............................................................................................................... 2
5 major dimensions of social work – confirm point ......................................................... 2
Social welfare policy ............................................................................................................... 2
Principles underscoring social welfare ................................................................................. 2
Principles of social welfare policies developmental approach.................................. 3
Characteristics of social welfare & social work developmental approach ................. 3
Characteristics of Social Work......................................................................................................... 3
Similarities & differences social welfare & social work .......................................................... 4
Relationship social welfare & social work ................................................................................... 4
Social welfare, social work & social welfare policy
What = social welfare?
Needs experienced = health, education, socioeconomic support, personal rights,
political freedom.
Examples of programmes = foster care, adoption, day care, probation, parole,
financial assistances programme, services – homeless, etc.
Encompass many programmes & services provided public & private sectors.
Social welfare = variety of organised act with purpose contributing – prevention,
resolution & management of social problems.
Purpose = improve & promote social functioning of indiv, groups/communities –
attain satisfying standards of living & health & constructive personal relationships that
permit – develop – full potential & promote well-being harmony with needs of
families, communities & society.
SA social welfare system focus on:
Income protection
Attaining independent & self-sufficient livelihoods & minimum living standards
Address needs of groups at risk.
Management of current social problems
1
