Welcome to this learning object brought to you by the
Social Care Institute for Excellence


Before you begin you may want to have a read of the useful information listed below.

Learning aims

This learning object will help you to:

  • Understand the importance of relationships in social work and what we communicate through relationships we work to build
  • Understand the personal attributes needed to form and maintain positive working relationships
  • Understand the professional attributes that are required and boundaries within which positive working relationships operate
  • Understand how the integrating of personal qualities and professional attributes link to the concept of the ‘professional use of self’

Estimated time required

20 to 30 mins

Instructions

Work through the sections in order, starting with Introduction.