Questions: Please answer all the questions below making reference to the legislation, case law and relevant guidance. Please consider how human rights and ethical decision making impact on the social workers responsibilities and responses.
1.What would have been the process of the mental capacity assessment mentioned in the case study? What should be carried out and what should be considered?
2.What were the safeguarding duties of the Local Authority in relation to Callum as avulnerable adult?
3.If Valerie is assessed under the Mental Health Act 1983, what is the role and responsibilities of the Approved Mental Health Professional?
4.What responsibilities does the Local Authority have to identify and meet the care needs of Callum and his parents?
5.What responsibilities does the Local Authority have when the children were cared for by Suzy and how was this managed under the legislation?
6.How would you ensure that the children were safeguarded when presented with the events described in the case study? Please make reference to the immediate and medium term.
7.What were the duties of the Local Authority when the children were placed with alternative carers to their mother? Please distinguish between care provided by foster carers and relatives.
