Department of Social Sciences Faculty of Science & Health Assignment

Module name: SOCI06040 202400 Professional Social Care Practice 2.1

Assessment type:

Individual Assignment (30%) ‘Cultural Competence in Social Care Practice’. Students will be required to write an assignment examining the concept of cultural competence in social care practice.

Title:

“Culturally Competent Practice in Social Care” How can social care workers provide effective, respectful, and inclusive support to individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, while upholding principles of cultural competence, social justice, and non-discriminatory practice?

Aim

The aim of this assignment is to assess your understanding of culturally competent practice and social inclusion within the context of social care. You will demonstrate knowledge of multiculturalism, ethnic diversity, societal attitudes, and the importance of non-discriminatory, respectful, and inclusive practice. The assignment should also assess your understanding of professional duty of care when planning support for diverse populations and your ability to identify and challenge social injustice.

Academic Instructions:

1. Use clear, academic language
2. Draw on relevant literature, legislation, and codes of practice (CORU/ Irish Legislation)
3. You must support your work with at least 5 academic sources (books, journal articles, or reputable professional guidelines).
4. Include a full reference list in Harvard referencing style
5. Keep your word count within 10% of 1500 words.

Submission Instructions

Submit on the Moodle Link 10^th October 2025

Marking Criteria

30% of overall Grade (must attempt this to pass the module)