Sarah 23 is the single parent of her 7-year-old daughter Sally

SWM201 Child, Youth and Family in Social Work Practice
Assessment 3 Case Study
ASSESSMENT 3: Case Study 1500
Students will demonstrate a critical evaluation of a practice scenario (case study) outlining the different stages of social work responses to the scenario.
NOTE: Students are not to give an opinion or make decisions regarding what should be implemented.
This assessment task is intended to develop your assessment skills to understand the situation and inform a social work response and demonstrate self-reflection.
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Due date:
18th June
2023
Weight: 40%
1.0 Assessment Description
Assessment Criteria
Case Study
Sarah 23 is the single parent of her 7-year-old daughter Sally. Sally is an only child with no father or grandparents. Sarah grew up as an orphan and has no contact with family. Sarah is currently on a single parent payment along with a job seeker’s benefit. Sarah and Sally have been living in a private rental studio apartment for the past 2 years, she pays the rent regularly and owns her own vehicle. Sally does not attend school and is often left alone in the apartment. Sarah is currently in a relationship with John. John does not reside with Sarah and Sally; however, he does visit frequently when he chooses.
The family was referred to your service for assessment by the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) following an anonymous call to the children at risk of significant harm
Helpline
reporting facility. It was reported that loud yelling, banging sounds and crying can be heard from the apartment at least once a week.
The report is based on an initial home visit, client interview and background information provided predominately through DCJ SWM201 Child, Youth and Family in Social Work Practice
Assessment 3 Case Study
Rubric
Assessment Task:
Assessment 3 Case Study
NB: A student may fail an assessment if they fail to meet a Passing standard with respect to any one, or a combination, of the Standards below.
Overall
Quality of Assessment
Fail
(
50%)
A failing grade is given to assessments which manifestly
do not reach accepted tertiary standards
in terms of content, organisation, conventions, or presentation (as outlined below).
Pass
(51-64%)
A passing grade is given to assessments which
generally reach accepted tertiary standards
in terms of content, organisation, conventions, or presentation.
Credit
(65-74%)
A credit grade is given to assessments which
reach, and sometimes exceed, accepted tertiary standards
in terms of content, organisation, conventions, or presentation.
Distinction
(75-84%)
A distinction grade is given to assessments which
reach, and often exceed, accepted tertiary standards
in terms of content, organisation, conventions, or presentation.
High Distinction (85%>)
A high distinction grade is given to assessments which
almost always exceed accepted tertiary standards
in terms of content, organisation, conventions, or presentation.
Overall Grade
NB:
Students should be aware that a raw mark attained for a piece of assessment may not be the same as the final mark and corresponding grade awarded by Excelsia College Moderation Committee.
Comments:
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Marking rubrics
Marking criteria
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C
P
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Ability to outline the stages of an appropriate social work response.
(
10 points)
Demonstrate an extraordinary capacity to outline the stages of an appropriate social work response
Demonstrate a very strong capacity to outline the stages of an appropriate social work response.
Demonstrate a strong capacity to outline the stages of an appropriate social work response.
Demonstrate basic capacity to outline the stages of an appropriate social work response.
Demonstrate no capacity to outline the stages of an appropriate social work response..
Social work relevant observations and risk assessment
(10 points)
An outstanding ability to make relevant observations for risk assessment.
A substantial ability to make relevant observations for risk assessment.
A good ability to make relevant observations for risk assessment.
Basic ability to make relevant observations for risk assessment.
No demonstration of ability
to make relevant observations for risk assessment.
Demonstrate
critical reflection of personal and professional challenges, including your personal values and social work ethics.
(10 points)
Exceptional understanding and Demonstration of critical reflection of personal and professional challenges, including your personal values and social work ethics.
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Substantial understanding and Demonstration of critical reflection of personal and professional challenges, including your personal values and social work ethics.
Good understanding and Demonstration of critical reflection of personal and professional challenges, including your personal values and social work ethics.
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Basic understanding and Demonstration of critical reflection of personal and professional challenges, including your personal values and social work ethics.
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No understanding and Demonstration of critical reflection of personal and professional challenges, including your personal values and social work ethics.
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Academic writing and presentation
(A demonstration of academic writing skills meets academic expectations including use of literature)
(10 points)
Minimum of 7 references.
Superior and consistent use of appropriate academic writing skills including appropriate citation and APA referencing.
Advanced logical expression, thoughts and clarity of ideas including grammar.
Report is written within word limit (+/- 10%)
Minimum of 7 references.
Proficient and consistent use of appropriate academic writing skills including appropriate citation and APA referencing
Substantial logical expression thoughts and clarity of ideas including grammar.
Report is written within word limit (+/- 10%)
Minimum of 7 references.
Good and consistent use of appropriate academic writing skills including appropriate citation and APA referencing
Good logical expression, thoughts and clarity of ideas including grammar.
Report is written within word limit (+/- 10%)
Minimum of 7 references
Basic use of appropriate academic writing skills including appropriate citation and APA referencing
Basic expression, thoughts and clarity of ideas including grammar.
Word limit has been exceeded (20%) or too below (-20$) the requirement
Minimum of 7 references.
No use of appropriate academic writing skills including appropriate citation and APA referencing
Poor expression, thoughts and clarity of ideas including grammar.
Word limit was highly exceeded (30+%) or too low (-30+) the requirement
Minimum of 7 references.
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