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9780857027306 Academic Inspection Copy

Effective Social Work with Children and Families

A Skills Handbook
  • ISBN-13: 9780857027306
  • Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS
    Imprint: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
  • By Peter Unwin, By Rachel Hogg
  • Price: AUD $102.00
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 21/02/2012
  • Format: Paperback (242.00mm X 170.00mm) 224 pages Weight: 400g
  • Categories: Child welfare [JKSB1]Social work [JKSN]
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Social work with children and families is constantly in the headlines and social workers' decisions are subject to ever increasing scrutiny at all levels. This aspirational book supports students and newly qualified social workers and suggests practical ways in which they might thrive, rather than just survive, in practice Written at a time when Social Work Reform Board and the Munro Enquiry are charged with looking at issues of effectiveness within children and families social work, the book tackles the different challenges that students and practitioners can be faced with, outlining common pitfalls and how to avoid these. Key topics covered include: - Legislation and policy - Child development - Safeguarding and child protection - Assessment - Communication - Looking after yourself Reflective questions are used throughout the book, ensuring that students critically evaluate their own practice. Case examples and case studies drawn from the authors' recent practice are included throughout the book to illuminate the realities of contemporary social work with children and families. This text will be essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students, particularly as they prepare to go on placement. It will also provide valuable reading for qualified social workers who are interested in fresh and effective approaches to practice.
What Do Social Workers do? Social Work Theories, Values and Methods Where does your practice fit? Legislation and Policy What you need to have at your fingertips to be effective Child Development The importance of having a sound understanding about life stages in children Communication How to improve your skills Assessment Your role in this complex dynamic Safeguarding, Chid Protection and Your Chance to Make a Difference Analysis Critical Skills for Effectiveness Effective Planning Recording Purpose, Importance, Techniques Working In and Around the Organisation Looking after Yourself Conclusion
There are excellent links to serious case reviews, policy and legislation which helps the reader transfer what they read into their workplace. This is an excellent up-to-date book which would be very suitable for social work students as well as social workers undertaking their assessed year in practice. -- Hayley Palfreyman
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