Develop and apply relevant knowledge from social work practice and research, social sciences, law, other professional and relevant fields, and from the experience of
people who use services
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the application to social work of research, theory, evidence and knowledge from social work and other relevant fields (eg sociology, social policy, psychology, health and human development, technological and digital spheres, and from the experience of people who use services)
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the legal and policy frameworks and guidance that inform and mandate social work practice, recognising the scope for professional judgement and its importance to ethical practice. This may include Knowledge and Skills statements in adults and children’s social work.
Demonstrate and apply to practice a working knowledge of human growth and
Development throughout the life course recognise the short and long-term impact of psychological, socio economic, environmental and physiological factors on people’s lives, taking into account age and development, and how this informs
practice
