some help about uni disiplinary process

A

Ashers

Suspended / Banned
Messages
2,981
Name
Ash
Edit My Images
Yes
basically a gfellow student has reported me for saying something.. .i dont know what it is yet, and the head of social work dept has phoned me telling me i have to see him tomorrow, and put my side of the story accross to see wether there needs to be a disiplinary. now he wouldnt say what i said but i sorta know who it was that reported me. so what do i do?? im confused and actually quite worried and scared help someone... what **** i do? can they expell or suspend me?
 
Depends on what was said.

If you know who reported you, you must have some idea whats alleged to have been said.
If a 3rd party heard what was said and could back them up, you might be in trouble.
But if its your word against theirs i wouldn't worry to much.
You'll probably just get a warning.:)
 
i dont remember what i said ***, im with them 5 days a week. i probably said it, but i cant remember. and my placement will also back her up so im screwed. i wish i knew what was said so i could sort out a defence. :S i dont know if i will be expelled, suspended or what
 
unless it was something racist or otherwise discriminating i would be surprised the uni got involved at all and can see them doing much more than make you apologise. If it is discriminating then they might have grounds to have you removed from the course depending on there terms and conditions, policies etc.
 
See if you can take a witness, at least then you have soomeone to back up what was said in the meeting - an SU rep should be able to help.

Having had to put someone through a disciplinary at work for telling people what he liked to do in his private time in a graphic way, the only reason I gave any action is because he said he didn't think he had said anything wrong. But he was partially deaf, and even after me repeating the question he still said the same thing.

I advised him off the record to appeal to get it down from a final warning, but he went off on the sick and then quit.

If he had had someone in with him then he wouldn't have made the mistake, so just have someone there to at least discuss things with.

And don't incriminate yourself. Let them tell you exactly what the problem is. You've not had anything in writing, which is positive, it can;t be too formal at this stage....

Good Luck.
 
they said it was a meeting to put my side of the story across to see if they needed to take it further
 
find out what the problem is say nothing incriminating and take an su rep if they want to do formal stuff.
 
If they need your side of the story to take it further then just make sure they talk first, you think hard, and make sure they can't take it further.
 
If you know you 'probably' said it and to whom it was said, just plead guilty for a lesser sentence. :)

Was alcohol inolved, perhaps? ;)
 
nope apparently it was in earshot of a young person but i dont know what i said but i know who accused me. but as to *** it was i have no idea
 
Surely they should have told you what is alleged before asking you for a meeting, in cases at work they have to tell you what the proper grounds are, i had this problem when i was at work, things get said then 3-4 people down the line hear a totally different story. Ask them what is alleged so that you can prepare for it, you should not go in blind.
 
this is the informal meeting b4 the disiplinary. that will be after this *** i give my side of the story
 
Ashers said:
this is the informal meeting b4 the disiplinary. that will be after this *** i give my side of the story
Click to expand...

But what i am saying that before any meeting of this kind you are entitled to know what was alleged and who by, they cannot expect you to go in without knowing :)
 
This is a very vague post. You sort of know what was said, but sort of don't. You have an idea there may be witnesses but are not sure when or where it happened.

If you take that approach into the meeting you are screwed. The only thing I would suggest in the meeting is a) understand the full allegation before responding, b) tell the complete truth over what happened, and c) try and plead any mitigating circumstances even if it's simply niavety or immaturity. You will get a lot more help and respect if you are honest than if you are vague and evasive.
 
Ashers said:
nope apparently it was in earshot of a young person but i dont know what i said but i know who accused me. but as to *** it was i have no idea
Click to expand...

Ashers, Don't take this the wrong way because I do not want to cause any offence. I have in the past read some of your posts and it has been clear to me that you have had some problems in your personal life that have caused you some emotional distress. This has led to one or two questionable posts that in my opinion as a Social Worker / Child Protection manager would lead me to have concerns about whether SW as a profession is right for you at this time.

As a Social Worker (or Social Worker in training) you are bound by the GSCC's code of conduct which covers many aspects of working with people. We are all registered and have to renew registration every three years dependent on training, disciplinary action, etc. We can also be subject to being placed before panels to see whether we are fit to practice. You must be aware of this. Like GP's, Nurses, etc.

If you are on placement it is for a reason. To gain practical experience as opposed to the theoretical knowledge that you are taught at Uni. You are also there to be assessed by your Practice Teacher to see if you are competent in your chosen area of work. I have been a Practice Teacher myself and had many SW students throughout the years. I have failed two at point of placement for acting in an inappropriate manner with or in front of clients / young people.

As a SW you are usually working with some of the most vulnerable people in society. I regularly work in the courts, give evidence on particular cases, investigate with the police, chair professionals meetings, etc. Contrary to some sections of the media, SW is a profession and is regulated as such. I am sure that you read Community Care Magazine. every week there are articles on SW's (and students recently) being disciplined by the GSCC. The reason for this is to raise the standard, hence the 3 year mandatory degree that I presume you are studying for.

I don't know whether you have acted inappropriately or not, but you need to familiarise yourself with the relevant policies, procedures and code of conduct. You also need to maybe have a chat with your Practice Teacher who will be supervising you within placement. It is highly unusual to go straight from your placement to the University to be dealt with, unless it is quite serious. It would usually be dealt with in your agreed supervision sessions and noted. Has anyone expressed any concerns around your practice whilst you have been on placement prior to this alleged incident?

Sorry for the long post but as you have probably gathered I feel quite strongly about maintaining standards in SW. The profession gets a lot of bad press by some sections of the media. I must be missing something as most of the people I have worked with have been highly skilled people who maintain certain standards in their practice and are dedicated to the people they have on their caseloads.

Maybe as a starting point contact the GSCC and seek advice.

Chris :)
 
Last edited:
it was to do with my photobucket. http://s103.photobucket.com/albums/m147/asherman_01/ she wrote a letter of concern about the gala queen photos as being unapropriate after asking to see my photobucket.. its being treated as a breakdown of placement l o l. rather tha n a displinary which is good. but its all sorted now :)
 
glad it is sorted out.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top