The Role of an Inter-Professional Social Worker

Topic 

The Role of an Inter-Professional Social Worker

Instructions 

Social Workers participating in many interdisciplinary teams. It is vital that you gain knowledge and comfort in working in these teams.  This assignment is one of two activities.  You will participate in an Inter-professional experience. (IPE) experience or write about what IPE is. 

Answer preview 

Social work is a structured profession. Social workers undergo unique education and are qualified to offer support and other services to families and individuals as they navigate through life’s challenges. Social workers ensure that people’s rights are safeguarded, they help build relationships, and they empower and support children, grown up and families especially when they are making important life-altering decisions. Social workers have the knowledge, analytical skills, emotional intelligence, and authority to perform their duties holistically. They possess the confidence to enable them to confront complex and challenging social family and individual situations. They draw their evidence from community resources, health professionals, housing partners in their endeavors in promoting the well-being of the people.

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