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totallygrumpy
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Once again it comes down to resources doesn't it? I feel sorry for present day social workers, the work load is growing all the time, more is being expected of them and when things go wrong, the buck seems to stop with them most of the time.
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Anonymous
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We will need people to assess the needs of the disable and elderly and these people need to be trained in that field and once assessed then how that care is provided / brought should be (if the person has no mental issues) in consulation with the assessor. Does that assessor need to be a social worker (university educated etc) or just a support worker trained in that on field. I think that what you need is people with life experiance and understanding who could be trained to do this single task. Straight forward assessors ticking the boxes on the form and explaining what (if the money is awarded) can be provided or purchased. Leaving highly trained social worker to look after people who really need their care.
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Janet55
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Sorry no-one felt able to join in the discussion on this forum. We are in the process of writing a paper based on our research and hope to have a draft copy available in the next two to three weeks.
If you would like a copy of the draft paper then just send us your e-mail address to DLeece@aol.com, comments on this paper will be welcome.
Dr Janet Leece and Professor David Leece
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Janet55
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The role of social workers is likely to change, as many disabled and older people are now receiving cash via individual budgets or direct payments to pay for their support needs, instead of having services provided by Social Services.
In future social workers may become Support Brokers to help people spend the cash by choosing the services that best meet their assessed needs. For example, a Support Broker could give information about the range and type of services that are available for people to purchase.
Do you think this is what social workers should do?
We are conducting research into people’s views about the future role of social workers and would like the views of grumpy old women. All responses will be treated as confidential.
Professor David Leece, Manchester Metropolitan University
Dr. Janet Leece, Honorary Research Fellow, Staffordshire University
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