Social Work Clients - Case Study (Analytical Essay)

Analytical Essay

• An elderly 84 year old man who recently diagnosed with dementia whose adult children are arranging to place him in a nursing home
• A 21 year old student from the Solomon Islands exposed to racism on campus at risk of not meeting the minimum tutorial attendance requirements
• A homeless 50 year old woman who has fled a violent relationship and is currently living in her can with her dog due to lack of suitable affordable accommodation options. She is unable to access adequate Centrelink support as she is still legally married.
• A pregnant 38 year old woman from Syria seeking asylum in Australia
• A 14 year old transgender student being sent home from school for wearing a "girls" uniform because school enrollment records list their gender as male

TASK: Consider the potential issues and ethical dilemmas you might face as a social worker when working with this client group and how you, as a social worker, may navigate these tensions.

Length and/or format: The word limit for this assignment is 1250 words (plus or minus 10%).

Questions to consider when writing your essay:

1. What dominant discourses exist with regards to this client group?
2. How do these discourses inform the way in which you might engage with this client group (consider the organisational context, the policy context, the social context, your own background)?
3. What challenges or ethical dilemmas might these pose?
4. What steps can you take to ensure ethical practice? (e.g. how would you manage power dynamics, what theories, approaches or ethical principles could you draw from)?

We’ll write customized paper for you.
Get Upto 30% OFF on your Order!

Order Now Whatsapp Now