Chapter 2 Multiple choice questions

The roles and responsibilities of the social worker
. The Children and Social Work Act (2017) sets out the objectives of Social Work England in Section 37, can you identify these three objectives below?

. 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?

. What key focus is stressed within Section 1 of the Children Act 1989?

. 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?

. The Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (LASSA) imposes duties, generally, on the employing Local Authority rather than individual social workers, however there are some exceptions, can you identify two from the list below?

. A registered social worker is expected to maintain the standards set by the regulator (in England: Social Work England) In what way might a worker be subject to an investigation if concerns are raised about them?

. '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 nature of consent consists of three key qualities, can you identify them in the list below?

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

. The Coronavirus Act 2020 brought in a number of adjustments to legislation at the time of national lockdown, social isolation and pressure on support and care services, what key power assisted in addressing shortfalls in staff?

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