Professional Training
Social Work and Law Students
Social Work
Families in Care has provided Social Work practice placements for trainee Social Workers since 2000. With over 25 years experience of Practice Education we host 70 and 100 day placements for undergraduate and post graduate students from the following Higher Education Institutions Durham, Sunderland, Northumbria Universities & New College Durham.
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We provide a diverse range of learning opportunities for trainee social workers ensuring that learning needs are met in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework.
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Law
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Families in Care at Durham, one of the Durham University Pro Bono Society student run projects, was established in 2014 by staff from Durham University Social Work Department, School of Law and Families in Care. The project was supported by staff from St Chad’s College during its early years.
Second and final year Family Law Students support the work of the charity training as Volunteer Advocates to assist parents during child protection and child care proceedings. As a result the students gain valuable experience preparing them for their future careers.
How We Help
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Professional Training
Family in Care provides:
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Training for Social Work and Law Students working alongside experienced practitioners and professionals from related agencies.
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Diverse and interesting learning opportunities
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Skills development including:
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Communication and engagement
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Assessment and planning
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Advocacy and support
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Safeguarding
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Team work
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Professional development
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Parents are invited to participate in student training, offering a real understanding of the parent’s perspective during child protection and care proceedings.