Environment
When thinking about the environment you probably imagine climate change, the natural world and recycling. These are all logical correct responses to the environment, but it is also important to consider the social environment in which we live.
There are many different aspect to focus on when considering the social environment. This could be littering, community activities and graffiti concerns or even just social activities more related to the natural environment, such as community farms.
This concept of the environment can even lead into domestic settings as it is one of the prime concerns of social workers to create a comfortable, safe and neutral environment in which people can thrive in comfort.
Helping the Environment
Amongst the many factors concerning the environment in which we live is the aesthetic quality. For example, a building that appears to the majority of the population as unattractive will automatically create a negative perception of the environment. One of the most rewarding aspects of social care can be in the design and creation of an aesthetically pleasing exterior of a building.
Of course we are not simply talking about leaping from the drawing board, but rather having activities such as gardening or art where individuals can create something beautiful to contribute to their health care which in turn doubles-up to be a beautiful piece that is utilised within an area to help others. A lot of people opt to have community tidy-up projects, where individuals use their time to voluntarily clean the community in which they live, organising litter-picks and cleaning unsightly graffiti.
Indeed it has been a popular method recently with social workers and young people to use their graffiti skills and want in a positive method, creating unique works of art that allow the young individuals to express their creativity. Often a controversial move, it appears the population has been swayed into realising that graffiti is an art form in itself and can have a positive effect on the environment.
Another aspect in the environment in social care is creating a positive domestic environment for those receiving care. Whether this be working in partnership with prospective foster parents or adopters or just helping an individual make their home a nicer place to stay. By making a clean, tidy environment people in care can feel safer and more positive. This can include decorating, tidying and gardening. All tasks that people may need help with that can really make a difference to the way their home appears to them.
The top priority for social workers is to create an environment where people feel safe and secure. This can be accomplished by installing cctv where necessary, removing offensive or dangerous objects and by ensuring there is no friction between individuals sharing accommodation such as families. By assessing these factors and endeavouring to achieve the best quality results these environmental changes that are implemented can make a huge difference to the quality of life someone involved with social care needs. It may seem like a small task, but the results far outweigh this opinion.