Ms Nicola Howard

Cyd-gyfarwyddwr y Rhaglen Gweithwyr Proffesiynol Iechyd Meddwl Cymeradwy, Public Health

n.m.howard@abertawe.ac.uk

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Cwblhaodd Nicola Howard, Cyd-gyfarwyddwr y rhaglen Gweithiwr Proffesiynol Iechyd Meddwl Cymeradwy, y Diploma mewn Gwaith Cymdeithasol a chymhwysodd yn 2004 ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe. Mae Nicola wedi ymarfer fel Gweithiwr Cymdeithasol mewn Gwasanaethau Statudol Diogelu Plant, Tîm Iechyd Meddwl Cymunedol ac ar hyn o bryd mae'n gweithio i Dîm Dyletswydd Brys fel Uwch Ymarferydd Gwaith Cymdeithasol generig.

Mae Nicola yn Weithiwr Proffesiynol Iechyd Meddwl Cymeradwy (AMHP) gweithredol ac wedi dal y Cymhwyster ers 12 mlynedd. Mae gan Nicola ddiddordebau mewn argyfwng a chefnogaeth iechyd meddwl, mynediad plant a phobl ifanc i wasanaethau iechyd meddwl a sicrhau bod pobl yn cyrchu gwasanaethau yn cael gwrandawiad.

Mae cymwysterau ôl-swydd yn cynnwys PQ 6, dyfarniad Asesydd Ymarfer a Rhaglen Datblygu Rheolwr Tîm. Mae Nicola yn ymchwiliad ar y cyd sydd wedi'i hyfforddi mewn diogelu plant ac oedolion. Mae Nicola yn Asesydd Amddifadu Rhyddid (DoLs), Asesydd Buddiannau Gorau (BIA) ac mae hefyd yn Swyddog Awdurdodedig Gorchymyn Cymorth Amddiffyn Oedolion (APSO).

Mae Nicola wedi hyfforddi mewn hyfforddiant sgiliau ymyrraeth hunanladdiad Cymhwysol (ASIST).

Mae Nicola wedi gweithio ym maes addysg gwaith cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe ers 2016, ac ar hyn o bryd mae hefyd yn ddarlithydd ar y rhaglen israddedig ac yn un o'r Tiwtoriaid Cyfleoedd Dysgu Ymarfer.

Modiwlau a Addysgir

ASQ105 Introduction to Social Work Law

This is a core module for the BSc (Hons) Social Work programme. At an introductory level, this module provides an overview of the legal processes and frameworks that inform and guide social work practice in the UK and, more specifically, Wales. This includes an introduction to the meaning and classification of law, the legislative process, devolution and its implications for the administration of justice in Wales. It will also consider the court structure (civil and criminal) and the personnel of the law and their relationship with social workers. Finally, present laws dealing with equality and discrimination will be considered in the context of developing an anti-oppressive approach to practice. Students will be encouraged to begin to critically appraise the strengths and limitations of legal frameworks in terms of human rights implications and in relation to issues of equality.
SW-201 Practice Learning Level 2

The central premise of this module is to enable students to fulfill the requirements of Social Care Wales during their 80 day placement. This will include demonstrating that they are able to meet the required National Occupational Standards (NoS) for a level 2 placement and to uphold the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care Workers. During placement, students will have the experience of working with citizens in need of care and support as well as their carers. Their practice will be supervised and assessed by a practice educator. There will be will attend a `recall¿ day to monitor their experience of placement and their understanding of how the concepts discussed work in practice.
SW-202W Paratoi ar gyfer Dysgu Ymarfer Lefel 2

The central premise of this module is to prepare students for the 80 day direct practice placement. The module teaching aims to prepare the students for the academic work which they complete alongside placement, which is in the form of reflective commentaries. The aim is to enable the students to understand critical reflection, its role and relevance in the practice setting and its importance in ensuring best practice. This will be achieved through teaching and discussion to develop skills and knowledge, both in a large group and in seminars. Students will develop skills in linking theory, legislation, anti-discriminatory /anti-oppressive practice and the Welsh context to practice. Students will also develop a better understanding of their learning needs before going out on placement and have a clear understanding of what the expectations are. They will also have opportunity to work through ways of dealing with any problems or difficulties which may arise.
SW-301 Practice Learning Level 3

The central premise of this module is to enable them to fulfill the requirements of Social Care Wales during their 90 day placement. This will include demonstrating that they are able to meet the required National Occupational Standards (NoS) for a level 3 placement and to uphold the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care Workers. During placement students will have the experience of working with citizens in need of care and support as well as their carers. Their practice will be supervised and assessed by a practice educator. There will be will attend a `recall¿ day to monitor their experience of placement and their understanding of how the concepts discussed work in practice.
SW-302 Preparation for Practice Learning Level 3

The central premise of this module is to prepare students for the 90 day direct practice placement. The module teaching aims to prepare the students for the academic work which they complete alongside placement, which is in the form of reflective commentaries. The aim is to enable the students to understand critical reflection, its role and relevance in the practice setting and its importance in ensuring best practice. This will be achieved through teaching and discussion to develop skills and knowledge, both in a large group and in seminars. Students will develop skills in linking theory, legislation, anti-discriminatory /anti-oppressive practice and the Welsh context to practice. Students will also develop a better understanding of their learning needs before going out on placement and have a clear understanding of what the expectations are. They will also have opportunity to work through ways of dealing with any problems or difficulties which may arise.
SW-M06W Sgiliau a Gwybodaeth Gwaith Cymdeithasol a Safbwyntiau Defnyddwyr Gwasanaeth

Prif nod y modiwl hwn yw paratoi myfyrwyr ar gyfer y lleoliad terfynol 100 diwrnod, eu galluogi nhw i gyflawni gofynion Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru yn ystod y lleoliad hwnnw ac i ddarparu tystiolaeth o ansawdd digonol, datblygu'r gwaith sydd ei angen yn y portffolio, eu galluogi nhw i ennill eu cymhwyster proffesiynol mewn gwaith cymdeithasol a¿u paratoi i ymarfer yn annibynnol. Mae'r modiwl hefyd yn anelu at baratoi'r myfyrwyr ar gyfer y gwaith academaidd byddant yn ei gwblhau ar y lleoliad a rhoi i fyfyrwyr wybodaeth sylfaenol a sgiliau rhyngbersonol wrth gyfathrebu ag unigolion a grwpiau, yn unol â gwerthoedd, moeseg ac egwyddorion gwaith cymdeithasol. Bydd y modiwl hwn hefyd yn cyfrannu at eu dysgu ym maes sgiliau asesu ac asesu risg; bydd yn archwilio anghenion a phrofiadau defnyddwyr gwasanaeth a gofalwyr a natur wleidyddol ddadleuol eu rôl wrth ddatblygu polisïau, asesu a darparu gwasanaethau. Y nod yw galluogi'r myfyrwyr i ddeall myfyrio beirniadol, ei rôl a'i berthnasedd yn y lleoliad ymarfer a'i bwysigrwydd wrth sicrhau ymarfer gorau. Cyflawnir hyn drwy addysgu a thrafodaeth i ddatblygu sgiliau a gwybodaeth rhyngbersonol a chyfathrebu, mewn darlithoedd mawr ac mewn seminarau ar gyfer grwpiau bach. Bydd myfyrwyr yn datblygu'r sgiliau i greu cysylltiadau rhwng damcaniaeth, deddfwriaeth, ymarfer gwrthwahaniaethol/gwrthormesol a chyd-destun Cymreig ymarfer. Bydd myfyrwyr hefyd yn datblygu gwell dealltwriaeth o'u hanghenion dysgu cyn mynd allan ar leoliad, ynghyd â dealltwriaeth glir o'r disgwyliadau. Byddant yn cael cyfle hefyd i weithio trwy ffyrdd o ymdrin ag unrhyw broblemau neu anawsterau a allai godi. Yna bydd myfyrwyr yn mynd allan i'w lleoliadau ymarfer ac yn dod i ddiwrnodau 'adalw' i fonitro eu profiad o'r lleoliad a'u dealltwriaeth o sut mae'r cysyniadau a drafodwyd yn gweithio'n ymarferol.

Ms Nicola Howard

Cyfeiriad ebost

Welsh language proficiency

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Modiwlau a Addysgir

ASQ105 Introduction to Social Work Law

SW-201 Practice Learning Level 2

SW-202W Paratoi ar gyfer Dysgu Ymarfer Lefel 2

SW-301 Practice Learning Level 3

SW-302 Preparation for Practice Learning Level 3

SW-M06W Sgiliau a Gwybodaeth Gwaith Cymdeithasol a Safbwyntiau Defnyddwyr Gwasanaeth