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DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

College of Arts and Tourism

Dublin Institute of Technology

Grangegorman

North Circular Road

Dublin 7

BA (Honours) in Social Care--- DT571/2

ASSESSMENT FORM FOR SUPERVISED PLACEMENT SECOND YEAR BA SOCIAL CARE

PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT FORM – YEAR TWO

Phone: Anne Marie Shier 01 402 4227

Fax 4024263

Student: ______

Practice Teacher:______

Agency:______

Address:______

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Duration of Placement:______

Date:______

The purpose of this report is to help the student, the practice teacher, and the college tutor to assess progress and to indicate areas in which further development needs to be concentrated.

Reports should be completed with the student toward the end of the college year, and returned to the college tutor.

Supervised Practice Placement 2nd Year: Learning Outcomes
On Completion of this module, the learner will be able to
1 / Demonstrate understanding of the clients’ psycho-social needs and how opportunities for intervention can be used.
2 / Demonstrate competence in care planning, risk assessment, record keeping and report writing.
3 / Demonstrate competence in planning, carrying out interventions and evaluation of interventions with clients.
4 / Articulate the importance of guidelines in the protection of vulnerable people and demonstrate competence in the application of these guidelines in their practice with clients.
5 / Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant theoretical frameworks through linking them to care practices in a range of social care areas, in particular alternative care settings.
6 / Demonstrate skills in observation and the use of knowledge gained through observation in and on practice.
7 / Articulate understanding of emotional and behaviour disturbance and demonstrate ability in working with clients displaying same.
8 / Demonstrate competence in working as a team member.
9 / Communicate effectively about vulnerable people’s needs and progress at case conferences, reviews and other fora.
10 / Demonstrate the ability to engage in reflective practice and self care.

Section 1: Professional Presentation

Please tick relevant box and add a brief comment

Ability to present oneself in a professional manner

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Appearance and readiness to work

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Reliability, Punctuality and Attendance and notification of absence/illness

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Ability to organise oneself and manage workload in a professional manner including maintaining confidentiality

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Section 2: Engagement with Clients

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Formation of effective relationships with particular client groups to include management of boundaries.

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Ability to relate to clients (as shown by manner, behaviour, empathy, and communication skills)

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Ability to undertake planned interventions with clients

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Ability to use initiative (e.g. to plan and carry out activities, utilise resources in the agency and community to meet the needs of the clients)

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Responsiveness and flexibility (ability to respond appropriately to the changing dynamics in the group):

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Section 3: Professional Practice Skills

Interest in and commitment to work (as evidenced by work preparation, questioning, willingness to accommodate to the needs of the agency, etc.)

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Ability and willingness to learn (as evidenced by listening, observing, accepting feedback)

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Attitude to staff (ability to mix, team work, etc.)

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Ability to record and communicate relevant information and observations.

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Effective participation at meetings

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Section 4: The Reflective Practitioner

Ability to utilise reflection to enhance one’s own practice

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Ability to identify the theory relevant to this placement setting

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Ability to use supervision effectively (Does student come to supervision prepared? does student reflect on their practice during supervision? does student follow up on agreed actions following supervision?)

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Section 5: Intervention

The student must complete a piece of work with a client or clients which includes

a)an assessment of the client’s needs

b)a programme plan

c)delivery and evaluation of this intervention (4 sessions)

d)an outline of the key theories underpinning this intervention

A written record on this intervention, 1,500 words in total, based on four sessions with a client/clients must be recorded and given to the practice supervisor prior to placement completion. This piece of work is mandatory in order for the student to pass their second year practice placement.

Section 6

Any further comments:

Practice Teacher ______

Student ______

Attendance: Possible days ______Actual days ______

Punctuality: Satisfactory Not satisfactory

I consider this student to be:

Satisfactory Not satisfactory

Signature of Practice Teacher ______

Signature of Student ______

Date ______

Student Only: Please Read and Complete Section 7

Section 7: Evidence of Integrated Learning in Core Disciplines

The following is to be completed by the student at the end of placement

Write a short account of the key learning that you achieved whilst on placement. Discuss how you achieved your learning goals. Describe how you integrated your learning in college in relation to theory, legislation, policy with your practice whilst on placement (please include all relevant modules)

Please type your account and submit it to your tutor with this form.

(1000 words)