Chapter 2 MCQs

Chapter 2 MCQs

The roles and responsibilities of the social worker
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. Which legislation will change the Social Work regulator to 'Social Work England' in 2019?

. It is a criminal offence to call yourself a social worker without holding a recognised qualification, Section 61 of which legislation supports this?

. What two relationships will social workers have with Service Users?

. Which case established that Local Authorities are liable for professional errors of staff and that individual workers can be sued if there is a breach of a duty owed to an individual?

. The Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 established Local Authorities as the bodies responsible for meeting the social services functions for citizens in their area what two powers does sect 7 of the Act give to the secretary of state?

. 'Whistle Blowing' which can be described as raising concerns regarding poor or unlawful practice without fear of victimisation or dismissal in the workplace is very relevant to social work practice. Which of the two Acts below provides whistle blowing protection?

. Social Workers have 'lawful authority' to intervene in the lives of service users without their consent where legislation confirms a duty or power to over-ride consent. In what area, where court rulings may guide practice is it permissible for social workers to intervene without consent?

. Consent is central to effective practice and is based upon the premise that the person has the competence to consent, has sufficient information to consent and gives consent voluntarily, which legislation supports this process?

. The Gillick v West Norfolk & Wisbeach Area Health Authority (1985) established mental capacity in under 16year olds, but which legislation clearly starts those between 16 and 18 years are presumed to have capacity?

. Which of the following statements is NOT a principle of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)?

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