Social case work is a primary method of social work that focuses on developing individuals by helping them access resources and adjust to challenges. It aims to establish rapport, assess problems hindering growth, and strengthen individuals' self-esteem, ego, and capacity to resolve issues independently. Social case work is complex due to the varied knowledge and skills required as well as the ethical commitments and conditions under which it is practiced.

1. By JOMON JOSEPH
MSW 1st Semester

2. SOCIAL CASE WORK
It is a primary method of Social Work
It is concerned with development of individual
(Human Relationship, better facilities etc.)
Human development and adjustment depend n the way
he/she uses the resources.
Due to certain factors, internal or External, he/she fails to
avail existing facilities. Here Social Case work helps.
Social case work is a complex, dynamic, and
evolving phenomenon. It is complex by virtue
of the varied knowledge which feed it, the
ethical commitments which infuse it, the
special auspices and conditions of its practice,
the objectives and ends which guide it, the
skills which empower it.

3.  To establish a rapport with the person who needs guidance
and support
 To assess the problems that hinders the growth of the
person and to enable the individual to resolve the immediate
problem
To strengthen the individual’s ego in terms of self-esteem,
self-acceptance, and self-direction and build up his/her
capacity
To eliminate maladaptive behaviour and prevent family or
social breakdown
To develop the resources for self-enhancement and
empowerment
 To restore the individual’s social functioning through
appropriate adjustment mechanisms
To plan the prevention of the occurrence of similar problems
through environment modification
 To create opportunities for self-development and increase in
social contribution
Purposes of Social Case Work

4. To make good rapport with clients and case worker should
work for alleviating the client’s difficulty. Once adequate rapport
is established the clients will be more receptive to in-depth
exploration of their concerns.
Problem identification and exploration.
 To find out, understand and solve the internal problems of the
client.
 To strengthen the individual’s self esteem
 To prevent problems.
 To develop internal resources.
 To determine the point of termination.
Other Objectives of social Case work
To understand and solve the internal problems of the individual
To prevent the problem in social functioning of the client
To develop resources to enhance social functioning of
individuals in problem

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Principle of Individualization
Purposeful Expression of Feelings
Controlled Emotional Involvement
Non-judgmental Attitude
Self-determination
Confidentiality
Developing and Utilizing Resources
Principle of Communication
Acceptance

6. Four P’s in social case work:
1.Person: The person is a man, woman or child or anyone who finds
himself/herself, or is found to be, in need of help
2.Problem: America Heritage dictionary “question or situation that
presents uncertainty, perplexity or difficulty”.
3.Place: is a social service agency or a social service department of
another kind of human welfare agency.
4.Process: is a progressive transaction between the case worker and
the client.
Social Case work Process
I. Investigation
II. Social Diagnosis:
III. Social Treatment: