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Conversation starters for direct work with children and young people
- Authors:
- TAIT Audrey, DUNN Becky
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 216
- Place of publication:
- London
This book provides guidance and support for any adult who needs to talk to children about difficult issues. The issues covered include domestic abuse, drug and alcohol use, mental health issues, adoption and foster care, family illness and bereavement, and giving evidence in court. It includes practical examples and activity ideas to help equip adults with the skills they need to communicate effectively with children in their care. It will be useful for a range of different professionals. (Edited publisher abstract)
Social work, cats and rocket science: stories of making a difference in social work with adults
- Authors:
- JAMES Elaine, MITCHELL Rob, MORGAN Hannah
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 176
- Place of publication:
- London
A collection of essays from frontline social workers, emphasising the importance of the job and providing everyday solutions to real problems faced. Using social work case studies, the essays show the potential of the profession to make a difference to the lives of individuals and the personal and professional qualities needed to practise rights-based social work. Includes reflective learning points and supporting case law. (Edited publisher abstract)
Safeguarding adults under the Care Act 2014: understanding good practice
- Editors:
- COOPER Adi, WHITE Emily
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 288
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide sets out the most current principles behind working in adult safeguarding, presents core skills and knowledge to support best practice and shows how to overcome areas that present challenges to practitioners. Two core themes are ensuring adult safeguarding is person-centred and outcome-focused. Chapters cover issues such as self-neglect and hoarding, domestic abuse, modern slavery and human trafficking and financial scams. Each chapter includes case studies to illustrate good practice, checklists, and key messages for specific areas of practice. The appendix provides an overview of core legal frameworks for safeguarding adults practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
End of life care for people with dementia: a person-centred approach
- Authors:
- MIDDLETON-GREEN Laura, et al
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 176
- Place of publication:
- London
Providing compassionate, person-centred care for a person with dementia as they approach the end of life is a key issue in dementia care. This book describes what can be done to ensure good quality of life for people with advanced dementia and why and how they should be included in decisions relating to their end of life care. It provides practical strategies to ensure physical and emotional wellbeing, guidance on ethical issues, useful examples for practice and solutions to possible obstacles. It also looks at ways of supporting family members in terms of providing information, helping them adjust to change and loss, and involving them in their relative's care. The final chapter on the health and social care workforce looks at how care staff can be supported through appropriate education and training, team building and information-giving. The book is aimed at professional care providers and families who want to know how to achieve the best death for the person they are caring for. (Edited publisher abstract)
Learning from Baby P: the politics of blame, fear and denial
- Author:
- SHOESMITH Sharon
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 272
- Place of publication:
- London
The author, Director of Children's Services for Haringey in 2007 at the time of the death of Peter Connelly, also known as 'Baby P', examines what can be learnt from his death. She carries out an analysis of the events which followed Peter Connelly's death, documenting the responses of the media, politicians and the public. She also explores the psychological and emotional responses involved in cases of familial child homicide, and how a climate of fear and blame which follows such tragedies can lead to negative consequences for other children at risk of harm, and for the social workers striving to protect them. The implications for child protection professionals, policymakers, politicians and the media are all considered. (Edited publisher abstract)
See you in court: a social worker's guide to presenting evidence in care proceedings
- Author:
- DAVIS Lynn
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 224
- Place of publication:
- London
This book attempts to de-mystify the court system explaining court structures and procedures, roles and responsibilities and basic rules of evidence. It considers how to present effective written evidence as well as preparing for the court day itself. It answers questions frequently asked by social workers on how to present oral evidence including how to deal with cross-examination. The material is supported by case studies and checklists. Updates to the second edition reflect recent changes to the family court system, a revised Public Law Outline and the increased recognition of social workers as experts in their own right. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mastering social work supervision
- Author:
- WONNACOTT Jane
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 192p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book aims to provide an accessible guide to the essential skills of social work supervision. Social work supervisors and managers need mastery of these skills to nurture confident social workers who are able practice successfully and look after service users in the best possible way. The author covers the development of the supervisor-supervisee relationship, the assessment and management of risk, understanding and managing poor performance, and support for the supervisors themselves. She follows a model which recognises the far reaching impact of supervision and provides a foundation for critical thinking and reflective practice. Chapter summaries, practice vignettes and exercises are included throughout the book. It is aimed at social work students, social work supervisors and managers, practice teachers and assessors, and trainers, as well as those in allied professions. Topics covered include: social work supervision in context; understanding the foundations; the authoritative supervisor; supervising social worker assessments; understanding and managing individual performance; and supporting and developing the supervisor. This book is part of a series of short, accessible books focusing on the everyday key skills that social workers need.
Core social work: international theory, values and practice
- Author:
- BLOK Willem
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 234p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Written from an international perspective, this book provides an introduction to the essentials of social work and aims to provide social work trainees with a broad understanding of the work they do and its role in society. The author details the core theory, values and practice which unite social workers around the world. He covers professional standards, social work education and training, and social work structures. He goes on to outline his vision of the future of social work: where it is now, and what needs to be done to protect its identity. Chapters include: social work; surviving: needs and social conditions; development and change; help and support; position and functions of social work in society; and perspectives.
Green social work
- Author:
- DOMINELLI Lena
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 200p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book describes how the social work profession plays a role in environmental issues that increasingly impact on people's well-being, both locally and globally. The aim is to examine environmental issues from a social work perspective. The book draws attention to the voice of practitioners working on the ground in the aftermath of environmental disasters, whether these are caused by climate change, industrial accidents, or human conflict. The book explores the concept of ‘green social work' and its role in using environmental crises to address poverty and other forms of structural inequalities, to obtain more equitable allocations of limited natural resources and to tackle global socio-political forces that have a damaging impact upon the quality of life of poor and marginalised populations at local levels. The resolution of these matters is linked to community initiatives that social workers can engage in to ensure that the quality of life of poor people can be enhanced without costing the Earth. It reveals how environmental issues must be an integral part of social work's remit if it is to retain its currency in the modern world and emphasise its relevance to the social issues that societies have to resolve. This book is of interest to those in the fields of social work, social policy, sociology and human geography.
Social work under pressure: how to overcome stress, fatigue and burnout in the workplace
- Author:
- Van HEUGTEN Kate
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 224p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Stress, fatigue and burnout are serious problems in the social work profession. This book aims to demonstrate how managers and practitioners can overcome workplace stress in social work by understanding the causes and implementing practical strategies. It outlines how stress, fatigue, burnout and trauma can be identified, how they impact on social workers, and strategies that can help. It explores stress in particular settings, discussing frontline practice, working with trauma, working with aggressive or violent service users, bullying and violence in the workplace, and making mistakes. It incorporates the views and experiences of practising social workers.