Social security and legislationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are familiar with the main features of social security as a whole and the legislation governing social security.

You know the role of social services and income security in social welfare work.

You understand the importance of legislation in the work of a bachelor of social services and know how to apply the central legislation of social welfare.

Content

What does social security work consist of and what is the legislation governing social security?

What do social services and income security include?

What is the significance of legislation in social welfare work and in protecting the rights of clients?

Accomplishment methods

Students can

a. use professional vocabulary systematically.

b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.

c. identify interrelated tasks.

d. work together with customers, users and target groups.

g) justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.