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Domains within the PCF
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For each one,
there is a main statement and an elaboration
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The nine capabilities should be seen as interdependent, not separate
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Understanding of what a social worker
does will only be complete by taking into account all nine capabilities
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1
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Social workers demonstrate professional commitment by taking responsibility for their
conduct, practice and learning, with support through supervision
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2
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Social
workers are knowledgeable about the value base of their profession, its ethical standards and
relevant law
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DIVERSITY - Recognise diversity and apply anti-discriminatory and antioppressive principles in practice
Social workers understand that diversity characterises and shapes human experience and is
critical to the formation of identity
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Social workers
appreciate that, as a consequence of difference, a person’s life experience may include
oppression, marginalisation and alienation as well as privilege, power and acclaim, and are
able to challenge appropriately
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RIGHTS, JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC WELLBEING - Advance human rights and
promote social justice and economic wellbeing
Social workers recognise the fundamental principles of human rights and equality, and that
these are protected in national and international law, conventions and policies
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Social workers understand the importance
of using and contributing to case law and applying these rights in their own practice
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5
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They apply this knowledge in their work with individuals, families and
communities
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6
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They identify, distinguish, evaluate and integrate multiple sources
of knowledge and evidence
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They use critical thinking augmented by
creativity and curiosity
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INTERVENTION AND SKILLS - Use judgement and authority to intervene with
individuals, families and communities to promote independence, provide
support and prevent harm, neglect and abuse
Social workers engage with individuals, families, groups and communities, working
alongside people to assess and intervene
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Using their professional judgement, they
employ a range of interventions: promoting independence, providing support and
protection, taking preventative action and ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risks
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They evaluate their own practice and the outcomes for those they work with
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CONTEXTS AND ORGANISATIONS - Engage with, inform, and adapt to
changing contexts that shape practice
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Operate effectively within multi-agency and inter-professional
settings
Social workers are informed about and pro-actively responsive to the challenges and
opportunities that come with changing social contexts and constructs
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They collaborate,
inform and are informed by their work with others, inter-professionally and with
communities
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PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP - Take responsibility for the professional
learning and development of others through supervision, mentoring,
assessing, research, teaching, leadership and management
The social work profession evolves through the contribution of its members in activities
such as practice research, supervision, assessment of practice, teaching and
management
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Learning may be facilitated with a wide range of
people including social work colleagues, service users and carers, volunteers, foster
carers and other professionals

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