SOCY06043 2016 Social Care and Social Policy

Describe the subject matter of social policy and its relevance to social care practice (Domain 1.9, 2.6, 5.2, 5.15).

Assess the historical development of social policy in Ireland in terms of its impact on the Irish Welfare state (Domain 1. 9, 2.6, 5.2, 5.14, 5.15).

Assess the impact of economic development, the Catholic church, and other political interests on social policy development in Ireland (Domain 1.9, 2.6, 5.2, 5.15).

Outline key concepts in social policy, including individualism, social risk, keynesian economics, universalism, collectivism, citizenship, welfare state, privatisation, new public management as central to understanding social policy (Domain 1.9, 2.6, 5.2, 5.14, 5.15).

Be familiar with the contemporary context of ideological debate with particular reference to feminism and globalisation (Domain 1.9, 2.6, 5.2, 5.14, 5.15).

Teaching will be delivered in a 1 x 2-hour lecture format each week accompanied by a1 hour tutorial discussion and case study period with guided learning programmes to ensure core concepts are applied in a social care context.

Assessment in this module will ensure learners have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of core concepts and how these are applied in social care contexts. The assessment strategy seeks to (i)apply core concepts in a policy and practice context relevant to social care and (ii)to demonstrate in-depth understanding in 1-2 areas of social policy in terms of social services and social groups. As such they will be required to develop a case study for presentation in class and compile a research report related to a field of social care

This modules assessment allows for assessment of CORU Standards of Proficiency as follows:

Case study presentation and discussion 60% Learning Outcomes 3,4,5 (Domain 1.9, 2.6, 5.2, 5.14, 5.15)

Research Report 40% Learning Outcomes 1 and 2 (Domain 1.9, 2.6, 5.2, 5.14, 5.15)

A 500 word Research Report.

Introduction to social policy and its relevance to social care

Historical development of social policy in Ireland with reference to the roots of social policy pre- 19th century, the Poor Law, its application in Ireland and the impact of the Famine, growth of the roman catholic church as provider of social services, the development of school, hospitals, children's charter, and cash payments such as pensions, national insurance. Assess the importance of these on later development of the Irish welfare state

Recent influences in social policy: the women's movement, the EU, equality concerns, poverty, economic crises, the politics of social partnership and deepening dualisms in Irish social policy into the 21st century

Core concepts: worlds of welfare- characteristics of welfare states and Irelands location; social risk, individualism, welfare capitalism, selectivism, universalism, citizenship, equality, corporatism, globalisation.

Introduction to social policy in social service provision: social welfare, health, education, and housing policy.

Categorisation and inclusion framework of social rights: social policy and children, disabled people, carers.

Issues of diversity and discrimination: social policy and Travellers, Immigrants and the LGBT community.