Social work is a profession based on theoretical and practical knowledge, intervention methods, and values that guide its actions. The work of the Centre of Excellence for Profession and Organisations is interactive and well established in state, parastatal and private organisations acting in various areas and contexts (political, legal, cultural and economic).
Social work is a profession based on theoretical and practical knowledge, intervention methods, and values that guide its actions. The Centre of excellence Profession and Organisations develops theory and research about the interdepency between social work practice and the state, para-state and private organisations within which Social Work is done. Due to the vast number and diversity of the entities and areas involved, and the changing relationships with other professions and disciplines, the unity, theoretical foundation and disciplinary autonomy of social work and its practice are constantly being questione.
The work of the Centre of Excellence for Profession and Organisations focuses on the following themes:
Examples of studies and actions carried out: child and adult protection, occupational integration of vulnerable persons, social assistance and social insurance, work in psychiatric settings, as well as street and community work.