Mrs Bethan Pearl

Senior Lecturer

Social Work

+44 (0) 1792 295320

b.s.k.pearl@swansea.ac.uk

Intermediate Welsh Speaker

Office - 101
First Floor
Vivian Building
Singleton Campus

About

I qualified as a Social Worker in 1998. Following qualification I worked as a Social worker specialising in end of life care and renal medicine in Oxford, I completed my practice assessors award there. I then returned to Wales and worked in a large hospital predominately with individuals with gynaecological cancers or acquired brain injuries. I also worked as an independent practice assessor. I transitioned into the field of Social work education in 2010. Since then I have completed my HEA fellowship, and have recently successfully completed further training with the HEA on External examining. During my time with the programme I have been PLO tutor and am currently admissions tutor. I teach on both the MSc and the BSc and have been able to involve students in my passion for finding innovative ways to teach Social work, which I was able to present at the 2019 SALT conference.

Outside of work I keep up my involvement in working with vulnerable people by being a volunteer with re-engage which helps tackle loneliness in older people. I am an enthusiastic Welsh language learner and am keen to promote the rights of individuals to express themselves in their language of preference.

Areas Of Expertise

Social work in practice
Grief and loss
Non verbal communication skills
Practice assessment

Career Highlights

Teaching Interests

Social work in practice – grief loss and ‘soft skills’

Non verbal communication skills

Translating theory to practice

Critical reflection

Taught Modules

ASQ201 Theories and Perspectives in Social Work

The module provides the basis for understanding social work theories and perspectives for informing contemporary social work practice in a Welsh context. The module critically considers the concepts and explanations of social work theories and psychosocial perspectives from other disciplines that contribute to the social work knowledge base and its application to ethically-minded practice with service users and carers. Particular attention will be given to methods of case-work, group work, community work, and psycho-social work. Emphasis will be placed on practice in the Welsh context and the translation of theoretical perspectives to methods and tools in practice.
ASQ201W Damcaniaethau a Safbwyntiau mewn Gwaith Cymdeithasol

Mae¿r modiwl yn darparu¿r sylfaen ar gyfer deall damcaniaethau a safbwyntiau gwaith cymdeithasol ar gyfer llywio ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol cyfoes mewn cyd-destun Cymreig. Ystyria¿r modiwl yn feirniadol y cysyniadau a'r esboniadau o ddamcaniaethau gwaith cymdeithasol a safbwyntiau seicogymdeithasol o ddisgyblaethau eraill sy'n cyfrannu at y sylfaen wybodaeth gwaith cymdeithasol a'i chymhwysiad i ymarfer â meddwl moesegol gyda defnyddwyr gwasanaethau a gofalwyr. Rhoddir sylw arbennig i ddulliau o waith achos, gwaith gr¿p, gwaith cymunedol, a gwaith seico-gymdeithasol. Rhoddir pwyslais ar ymarfer yn y cyd-destun Cymreig a throsi safbwyntiau damcaniaethol i ddulliau ac offer yn ymarferol.
ASQ202 Social Work in Practice 2

This module will build on the assessment skills of collecting, selecting and testing of information learned at Level 1 and introduce further themes. These include the importance of decision making in a variety of settings and the influence that time pressures can exert. Particular attention will be given to this from a Welsh perspective, in an interagency context, including the factors and processes that facilitate service integration, collaboration and partnership when working with other statutory agencies as well as independent and voluntary sector services. The module will also address the nature of both risk and harm that is associated with intervention in the lives of vulnerable individuals and groups. It will include practical exercises in the use of different approaches to assessment.
ASQ202W Gwaith cymdeithasol ar waith 2

Bydd y modiwl hwn yn adeiladu ar sgiliau asesu casglu, dethol a phrofi gwybodaeth a ddysgwyd ar Lefel 1 ac yn cyflwyno themâu pellach. Mae¿r rhain yn cynnwys pwysigrwydd gwneud penderfyniadau mewn amrywiaeth o leoliadau a¿r dylanwad y gall pwysau amser ei gael. Rhoddir sylw arbennig i hyn o safbwynt Cymreig, mewn cyd-destun rhyngasiantaethol, gan gynnwys y ffactorau a'r prosesau sy'n hwyluso integreiddio gwasanaethau, cydweithio a phartneriaeth wrth gydweithio ag asiantaethau statudol eraill yn ogystal â gwasanaethau yn y sector annibynnol a gwirfoddol. Bydd y modiwl hefyd yn mynd i'r afael â natur y risg a'r niwed sy'n gysylltiedig ag ymyrraeth ym mywydau unigolion a grwpiau agored i niwed. Bydd yn cynnwys ymarferion ymarferol yn y defnydd o wahanol ddulliau asesu.
SW-M07W Traethawd Estynedig mewn Ymchwil Gwaith Cymdeithasol a Thystiolaeth ar gyfer Ymarfer

Mae'r modiwl hwn yn annog myfyrwyr i ddatblygu meddylfryd ymchwil ac yn eu paratoi ar gyfer ymarfer a gyfeirir gan dystiolaeth ar ffurf traethawd hir hunangyfeiriedig ar faes o ddiddordeb gwaith cymdeithasol. Bydd disgwyl i¿r myfyrwyr weithio¿n annibynnol gyda rhywfaint o arweiniad i gynhyrchu prosiect ymchwil achos bach (dull desg neu empirig) ar faes sy¿n berthnasol i gynulleidfaoedd yn y sector gofal cymdeithasol ac i ymarfer proffesiynol. Bydd goruchwyliwr yn cael ei glustnodi i bob myfyriwr i gefnogi eu dysgu ac i arwain eu hymchwil dros gyfnod y sesiwn academaidd. Ceir hefyd weithdai ymarferol yn edrych ar ysgrifennu¿r traethawd estynedig, a dulliau desg ac empirig o gasglu a dadansoddi data.
SW-M11 Social Work Skills and Knowledge in Practice 1

The central premise of this module is to prepare students for the 30 day placement and to enable them to fulfil the requirements of Social Care Wales by undertaking a placement in a partnering local authority. This module is a supervised period of 30 days in at least one practice setting in which students must meet the following National Occupational Standards (CCW, 2011). Key Role 1-NOS 1 Performance indicator 1- Establish your own strategy for maintaining an up to date knowledge and evidence base for social work practice; NOS 2: Develop social work practice through supervision and reflection; P1 Seek professional supervision to develop accountable social work practice;P2 Prepare for formal professional supervision in ways that will maximise its effectiveness;P4 Use feedback from supervision and other sources to inform reflection on and evaluation of your social work practice;P5 Reflect on the cultural context in which you practice and how this impacts upon your work;P6 Reflect on your own values, beliefs and assumptions and how they impact on your social work practice;P7 Integrate learning within practice Key Role 2: Practise Professional Social Work- P1 Work within the context of your own organisation; P2 Establish the parameters of your own work role and how the responsibilities of others link with these; P3 Ensure your understanding of processes in which you may be involved; NOS 5: Manage ethical issues, dilemmas and conflicts; P1 Recognise ethical issues, dilemmas and conflicts that arise in the course of social work practice; P2 Review sources of information and knowledge that can inform professional judgements about ethical issues, dilemmas and conflicts; P3 Reflect on how your own values and experiences may impact on managing ethical issues, dilemmas and conflicts. Key Role 3: Promote engagement and participation- NOS 9: Engage people in social work practice; P1 Plan how to use communication to secure initial engagement; P2 Use communication skills to establish the social work relationship; P3 Support people to find effective ways to communicate their views, needs and preferences. Following the placement the student must have demonstrated that they have the basic interpersonal skills and values that are required for them to be considered suitable and safe to work directly with citizens in need of care and support and carers; and that they have acquired an understanding, directly from citizens in need of care and support, of the impact of social work practice on them. The module also aims to prepare the students for the academic work which they complete on placement, which is a reflective commentary. 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-M11W Sgiliau a Gwybodaeth Gwaith Cymdeithasol yn ymarfer 1

Cynsail ganolog y modiwl hwn yw paratoi myfyrwyr ar gyfer y lleoliad 30 diwrnod a¿u galluogi i gyflawni gofynion Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru drwy ymgymryd â lleoliad mewn awdurdod partner lleol. Mae'r modiwl hwn yn gyfnod dan oruchwyliaeth o 30 diwrnod mewn o leiaf un lleoliad ymarfer lle mae'n rhaid i fyfyrwyr fodloni'r Safonau Galwedigaethol Cenedlaethol canlynol (CCGC, 2011). Rôl Allweddol 1 - NOS 1 Dangosydd perfformiad 1 - Sefydlu eich strategaeth eich hun ar gyfer cynnal sylfaen wybodaeth a thystiolaeth gyfredol ar gyfer ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol; SGC 2: Datblygu ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol trwy oruchwylio a myfyrio; Ll1 Ceisio goruchwyliaeth broffesiynol i ddatblygu ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol atebol; P2 Paratoi ar gyfer goruchwyliaeth broffesiynol ffurfiol mewn dull a fydd yn gwneud y mwyaf o¿i effeithiolrwydd; P4 Defnyddio adborth o oruchwyliaeth a ffynonellau eraill i gyfrannu at fyfyrio ar eich ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol a¿i werthuso; P5 Myfyrio ar ddiwylliant y cyd-destun yr ydych yn ymarfer ynddo a sut mae hyn yn effeithio ar eich gwaith; Ll6 Myfyrio ar eich gwerthoedd, eich credoau a¿ch tybiaethau eich hun a sut maent yn effeithio ar eich ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol; P7 Integreiddio dysgu o fewn ymarfer. Rôl Allweddol 2: Ymarfer Gwaith Cymdeithasol Proffesiynol - P1 Gweithio yng nghyd-destun eich sefydliad eich hun; Ll2 Pennu paramedrau eich rôl waith eich hun a sut mae cyfrifoldebau eraill yn cysylltu â¿r rhain; Ll3 Sicrhau eich bod yn deall y prosesau y gallech fod yn rhan ohonynt; NOS 5: Rheoli materion moesegol, cyfyng-gyngor a gwrthdaro; Ll1 Adnabod materion moesegol, cyfyng-gyngor a gwrthdaro sy¿n codi yn ystod ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol; Ll2 Adolygu ffynonellau gwybodaeth a all lywio barn broffesiynol am faterion moesegol, cyfyng-gyngor a gwrthdaro; Ll3 Myfyrio ar sut y gall eich gwerthoedd a¿ch profiadau eich hun effeithio ar reoli materion moesegol, cyfyng-gyngor a gwrthdaro. Rôl Allweddol 3: Hyrwyddo ymgysylltiad a chyfranogiad- NOS 9: Cynnwys pobl mewn ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol; Ll1 Cynllunio sut mae defnyddio cyfathrebu i sicrhau ymgysylltiad cychwynnol; Ll2 Defnyddio sgiliau cyfathrebu i sefydlu¿r berthynas gwaith cymdeithasol; Ll3 Cefnogi pobl i ddod o hyd i ffyrdd effeithiol o gyfleu eu barn, eu hanghenion a¿u hoffterau. Yn dilyn y lleoliad, rhaid bod y myfyriwr wedi dangos bod ganddo¿r sgiliau rhyngbersonol sylfaenol a¿r gwerthoedd sydd eu hangen er mwyn iddo gael ei ystyried yn addas a diogel i weithio¿n uniongyrchol gyda dinasyddion sydd angen gofal a chymorth a gofalwyr; a'u bod wedi cael dealltwriaeth, yn uniongyrchol gan ddinasyddion y mae angen gofal a chymorth arnynt, o effaith ymarfer gwaith cymdeithasol arnynt. Mae¿r modiwl hefyd yn anelu at baratoi¿r myfyrwyr ar gyfer y gwaith academaidd y maent yn ei gwblhau ar leoliad, sy¿n sylwebaeth fyfyriol. Bydd myfyrwyr hefyd yn datblygu gwell dealltwriaeth o'u hanghenion dysgu cyn mynd allan ar leoliad a bydd ganddynt ddealltwriaeth glir o'r disgwyliadau. Byddant hefyd yn cael cyfle i weithio trwy ffyrdd o ddelio ag unrhyw broblemau neu anawsterau a all godi.

Other Roles

External Examiner BA Social work , Ruskin College Oxford

2020 - Present

Invited Presentations, Lectures and Conferences

Using Contemporary dance to teach non verbal communication skills to Social work students

2019

SALT conference

Mrs Bethan Pearl

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Welsh language proficiency

About

Areas Of Expertise

Career Highlights

Taught Modules

ASQ201 Theories and Perspectives in Social Work

ASQ201W Damcaniaethau a Safbwyntiau mewn Gwaith Cymdeithasol

ASQ202 Social Work in Practice 2

ASQ202W Gwaith cymdeithasol ar waith 2

SW-M07W Traethawd Estynedig mewn Ymchwil Gwaith Cymdeithasol a Thystiolaeth ar gyfer Ymarfer

SW-M11 Social Work Skills and Knowledge in Practice 1

SW-M11W Sgiliau a Gwybodaeth Gwaith Cymdeithasol yn ymarfer 1

Other Roles

External Examiner BA Social work , Ruskin College Oxford

Invited Presentations, Lectures and Conferences

Using Contemporary dance to teach non verbal communication skills to Social work students