Description of Assessment, Additional Guidelines, and Marking Scheme

‘The professionalization of the social care sector stemmed from a need to ensure that all social care workers have the highest standard of knowledge and skills required to work in a professionalized environment.

In your upcoming Practice Placement, you will occupy the role of both teacher and learner. You are required to write an Essay (1250 words) within which you will explore how this process will contribute to the development of your professional skills and knowledge.

Your answer must contain evidence and relevant sources (a minimum of 5) to support your points which must be cited and referenced correctly.