Abstract
This paper maps out a coherent vision for social care practice at a crucial point in its professional development. While acknowledging the historical limitations placed on the social care profession, the article sets out the potential for social care to generate a new professional project promoting well-being by empowering individuals and their communities. This vision is based on a model of social citizenship where, within the context of direct service provision, the challenge for social care is to provide effective services and at the same time generate social capital.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 6 |
| Pages (from-to) | 59-63 |
| Journal | Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- social care
- professional identity
- promotion of well-being
- social capital