Social Work Leg Exam child 2016

Question 1

The Government of Wales Act 1999 is the biggest transfer of power from Westminster to Wales since the Welsh Assembly was set up in 1999. It gives powers to the assembly to make laws in Cardiff Bay.

Answer 1

The Government of Wales Act 1999

Question 2

When carrying out an assessment the assessment framework should be used which includes Childs developmental Needs including social and family relationships, Parenting Capacity such as ensuring safety and Family and Environmental Needs such as the function of the family. These are important in regards to promoting child welfare and safeguarding children.

Answer 2

Assesment Framework children

Question 3

Promotes that all individuals have the right to use either official language when participating in Assembly proceedings.

Answer 3

National Assembly for Wales (Official Languages) Act 2012 Section 35

Question 4

This Act is the most relevant and up to date legislation in place.

Answer 4

Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.

Question 5

Should the family/individual want an assessment in Welsh then this is their right and local authorities must offer this, otherwise it could be considered as oppression under the guidelines of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2016 and the Code of Professional Practice set by the Care Council for Wales

Answer 5

Welsh Language Act 1993 to provide services in Welsh were appropriate.

Question 6

Guidance about adults at risk and children at risk.

Answer 6

Section 131 SSWB

Question 7

Supports marriage. This means that social workers should promote the well-being for the family and offer provisions to strengthen a family rather than break it apart, unless there are serious safeguarding concerns.

Answer 7

Section 1 of the Family Law Act 1996

Question 8

Duty to assess the needs of an adult for care and support.

Answer 8

Section 19 SSWB

Question 9

Refusal of a needs assessment for an adult.
An individual could be encouraged to have an assessment, as the local authority still have a duty of care and an assessment would need to be carried out if the local authority suspects the adult is experiencing abuse or neglect.

Answer 9

Section 20 SSWB

Question 10

Concerns if she/he is fully capable of making decisions.

Answer 10

Mental Capacity Act 2005 Chapter 1

Question 11

Assessment order.
It allows for someone who is unwell to be admitted to hospital so health professionals can find out what is wrong, recommend how to help and start treatment.

Answer 11

Section 2 (assessment order) of the Mental Health Act 1983, as amended 2007

Question 12

(Voluntary/Informal). This means an individual would be able to get treatment but would be allowed to come and go without being detained.

Answer 12

Section 5 of the Mental Health Act 1983, as amended 2007

Question 13

Domestic Violence Protection Notice. Also under the same Act a Domestic Violence Order maybe needed to be put into place.

Answer 13

Crime and Security Act 2010.

Question 14

Adults at Risk.
Places a duty of care and looks if the needs of care and support are being met by the local authority. This means there is a duty to investigate where there is a concern of abuse to adults.

Answer 14

Section 126-128 SSWB

Question 15

The Human Rights Act is a UK law passed in 1998. It means that you can defend your rights in the UK courts and that public organisations (including the Government, the Police and local councils) must treat everyone equally, with fairness, dignity and respect.

Answer 15

Human Rights Act 1998

Question 16

Duty to assess the needs of a child for care and support.

Answer 16

Section 21 sswb

Question 17

Have to investigate if you’re concerned and is the first step to put a child into care.

Answer 17

Section 31 of the Children Act 1989

Question 18

Local authority’s duty to investigate children at risk.

May lead to a Care Order meaning the local authority may take responsibility for the children.

Answer 18

Section 47 of the Children Act 1989

Question 19

Preventative services - promoting the upbringing of children by their families. This means Sections 31 and 47 or the Children Act 1989 should be a last resort and parents are to be empowered in raising their children.

Answer 19

Section 15 SSWB

Question 20

Who’s allowed contact with the child - contact order.

Answer 20

Section 8 of the Children Act 1989

Question 21

Parental responsibility and welfare for children. Who is on the birth certificate in most cases.

Answer 21

Section 2, 3, 4 of the Children Act 1989

Question 22

Duty to maintain family contact – with children within the local authority. The local authority are to maintain family contact to ensure the local authority are meeting the needs of the children.

Answer 22

Section 39 SSWB

Question 23

Duty for local authority to meet care and support needs of a child. This means should the local authority feel the children are at risk of abuse or neglect they must make every effort to protect the children.

Answer 23

Section 37 SSWB

Question 24

How to meet needs (provisions). And how the local authority can work in collaboration with other agencies.

Answer 24

Section 34 SSWB

Question 25

The Equality Act 2010 protects you from various forms of discrimination relating to disability, and also discrimination and harassment: Direct discrimination is when you are treated less favourably than another person because of your disability.

Answer 25

Equality Act 2010

Question 26

Welfare of child paramount. The child’s welfare shall be the court’s paramount consideration.

Answer 26

Children Act 1989 section 1

Question 27

Understanding feelings. Seek views of child and those with parental responsibility.

Answer 27

Section 6 SSWB

Question 28

Code of Professional Practice 1.1

Answer 28

1.1 working with individuals in person centred ways and using this as the basis for social care and support.

Question 29

Code of Professional Practice 2.2

Answer 29

2.2 communicating in an appropriate, open, accurate and straightforward way.

Question 30

Code of professional Practice 3.3

Answer 30

3.3 working with individuals and carers to keep themselves safe.

Question 31

Code of Professional Practice 4.4

Answer 31

4.4 ensuring that relevant colleagues and agencies are informed about the outcomes and implications of risk assessments.

Question 32

Code of Professional Practice 5.5

Answer 32

5.5 discriminate unlawfully or unjustifiably against individuals, carers, colleagues or other people.

Question 33

The local authority would need to apply for an emergency protection order if they had significant evidence that the children are at risk if they were to remain in the parents/parent care.

Answer 33

Section 44 of children act 1989

Question 34

To safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The initial assessment is a way of gathering information and will take into account parenting capacity.

Answer 34

Section 17 children act 1989

Question 35

Personal data. The act advises local authorities to ensure they give appropriate regards when sharing information

Answer 35

Data Protection Act 1998

Question 36

The likely effect on the child of having ceased to be a member of the original family and become an adopted person.

Answer 36

Adoption and children act 2002