Professional Boundaries

Test your ability to judge appropriate use of social media use in social work, with this quiz by Denise Turner by @DeniseT01 and @SussexTEL at the University of Sussex.

It will be useful to use as a discussion starter with students too.

This app offers you an amazing way to explore some of the ethical issues of using social media in social work.

In the app you will meet a Team Manager called Adrian, he will present some ethical dilemmas around social media use. Can you help Adrian make the right decisions to ensure his team's practices are consistent with social work ethics and values?

Based on the issues raised by Adrian, you are encouraged to reflect on your decisions and consider the potential impact these may have on your day-to-day social work practises in relation to social media use.

This handout contains questions based around a number of scenarios exploring some of the ethical issues of using social media in social work.

It is designed to complement the Social Work Social Media App by Tarsem Singh Cooner.

Activities and discussion about the student role in a placement setting. From Mark Doel's 2010 book, 'Social Work Placements: A Traveller's Guide'. Especially useful for students starting their placements/ practice learning opportunities. 

A short questionnaire for students to help them think about their role in an agency and how this differs and overlaps with that of employees. From Mark Doel's 2010 'Social Work Placements: A Traveller's Guide', Routledge. A good induction resource.