Module Details
| Module Code: |
SOCI6013 |
| Title: |
Residential Care Practice
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Long Title:
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Residential Care Practice
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 ) |
| Field of Study: |
3110 - Psychology
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| Module Description: |
This module examines the principles of and approaches used in residential care practice across a range of areas with a particular focus on the relationship of the professional and the person who requires support.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
To gain a practical understanding of residential care practice in a diverse range of areas (Domains: 1.9, 2.4, 5.1) |
| LO2 |
To gain knowledge relating to historical, current, professional, legal and best practice approaches in residential care (Domains: 1.9, 3.13, 5.1, 5.14) |
| LO3 |
To become informed and reflect on various challenges facing social care workers in residential care practice (Domains: 1.3, 1.22, 2.12, 3.8, 5.11) |
| LO4 |
To reflect on how to promote and advocate for the rights of service users in residential care by taking a person-centred approach (Domains: 1.3, 2.3, 2.4, 2.12, 3.8, 5.11) |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Overview of Residential Care Practice in Ireland
Brief overview of social care history and societal structures, legislation, standards and human rights frameworks in practice, residential care for children, residential care for people with disabilities, residential care in other areas, importance of care plans, policies and procedures, after care, independent living in the community. (Domains: 2.12, 3.13, 5.1, 5.14).
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Professional Practice in Residential Care Work
Self-care of the professional, dealing with stress and burnout, assessing suitability to work in residential care, continuing professional development requirements, meeting CORU’s standards of proficiency and code of ethics as a social care worker, the importance of supervision and reflection, teamwork. (Domains: 1.9, 1.22).
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Putting People Who Require Support First, in Residential Care
Safeguarding, recognising and reporting abuse, importance of promoting quality of life, awareness of restrictive practice, develop person centred plan based on short and long term life goals. (Domains: 1.3, 2.3, 2.4, 3.8, 5.11).
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
| Special Regulation |
| Students are required to achieve a mark of 40 % or greater in each assessment component to pass the module. |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Class based instruction |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Small group active engagement to explore role of professional in support of service user in RCP |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Ascribed reading |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Class based instruction |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Small group work on care approaches and procedures |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Ascribed reading |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Howard, N & Lyons, D. (Ed). (2014), Social Care-Learning from Practice, CHAPTERS 4, 5, 6, 9,13, 23, Gill and Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780717159697].
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Share, P. & Lalor, K.. (2009), Applied Social Care, Second. CHAPTERS 3 & 4, Gill and Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780717143764].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Keogh, P. & Byrne, C. (2016), Crisis, Concern And Complacency- A study on the extent, impact and management of workplace violence and assault on social care workers., Social Care Ireland.
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McCann James, C, de Róiste, A. & McHugh, J.. (2009), Social Care Practice in Ireland-an integrated perspective., CHAPTERS 3,4, Gill & Macmillan.
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O'Connor, T.. (2013), Integrated Care for Ireland-In An International Context, CHAPTERS 19, 20, Oak Tree Press, Cork.
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Greene, A.. (2017), The Role of Self-Awareness and
Reflection in Social Care Practice, Journal of Social Care,
| | Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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Catherine Byrne. (2016), Ready or not? Statutory registration,
regulation and continuing professional
development for social care workers in
Ireland, Sciendo, 64 (2),
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Dr Eoin O'Sullivan. Residential child welfare in Ireland
1965-2008, an outline of policy,
legilsation and practice:a paper
prepared for the Commision to Inquire
into Child Abuse,
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National Disability Authority. Guidelines on Person Centred Planning in
the Provision of Services for people
with disabilities in Ireland.
| | Other Resources |
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Standards, Social Care Workers Registration Board. (2017), Standards of Proficiency for Social Care
Workers, CORU,
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Code of Ethics, Social Care Workers Registration Board. (2017), Social Care Workers Registration Board
Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics,
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Statutory Guidelines, DCYA. (2017), Children First: National Guidance for
the Protection and Welfare of Children,
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Safeguarding Adults, Health Service Executive. (2014), Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk
of Abuse - National Policy and
Procedure,
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website, Inspectorate reports/Residential
Standards,
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website, National Disability Authority,
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Website, Tusla-Child and Family Agency,
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Website, EPIC-Empowering People in Care,
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Website, Citizens Information Board,
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Journal Access, Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies,
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Journal Access, Irish Journal of Social Care,
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