Which of the following statements are true about vulnerability?
Social workers exist to prevent people from being vulnerable.
Correct Answer :Vulnerability shouldn’t be the focal point.
Total Marks : 4MARKS OBTAINED 0Under which law does the term ‘significant harm’ appear?
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Correct Answer :The Children Act of 1989.
Total Marks : 4MARKS OBTAINED 0Where does the concept of ‘best interests’ come from?
The Care Act 2014.
Correct Answer :The Mental Capacity Act.
Total Marks : 4MARKS OBTAINED 0Which of the following statements are correct about why intervention happens?
Intervention happens because it’s all part of the job.
Correct Answer :Intervention happens because there’s an issue of need or concerns around safeguarding and protection.
Total Marks : 4MARKS OBTAINED 0Which of the following intervention methods would be best for a child who’s suicidal?
Solution-focused brief therapy.
Correct Answer :Crisis intervention.
Total Marks : 4MARKS OBTAINED 0Which intervention method would be best for an alcoholic who doesn’t know how to change?
The 12-step method.
Correct Answer :Motivational interviewing.
Total Marks : 4MARKS OBTAINED 0What’s the difference between ‘risk of harm’ and ‘significant harm’?
Risk of harm assesses the likelihood of harm occurring, whereas significant harm is when a boundary has been crossed already.
Correct Answer :Significant harm calls for intervention, whereas the risk of harm doesn’t require intervention immediately.
Total Marks : 4MARKS OBTAINED 0What defines substance misuse?
A person uses substances as a way out of their personal problems.
Correct Answer :Someone uses substances in a way that’s harmful and/or illicit.
Total Marks : 4MARKS OBTAINED 0Only social workers are responsible for safeguarding – true or false?
False.
Correct Answer :False.
Total Marks : 4MARKS OBTAINED 4Anyone with substance misuse issues is suitable for rehab – true or false?
False.
Correct Answer :False.
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