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Safeguarding in social work practice: a lifespan approach
- Author:
- SCOURFIELD Peter
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 192
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
This book looks at leadership in the context of social work and examines what leadership means and why it is considered to be important for the future of the profession. Chapters include case studies and interactive activities, with key points and suggestions for further reading. Appendices include a professional capabilities framework and subject benchmark for social work. (Edited publisher abstract)
Safeguarding in social work practice: a lifespan approach
- Authors:
- CHISNELL Charlotte, KELLY Caroline
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 312
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 2nd ed
Safeguarding is a serious and complex area of social work, and demonstrating an understanding of important theory, law, policy and skills for practice is essential and it is vital that this understanding extends across the lifespan. This book brings together common safeguarding themes and knowledge across social work with children, young people and adults to help do just that. Chapters cover: the historical development of safeguarding and protection across the lifespan; the nature and prevalence of abuse across the lifespan; the policy and legal context for safeguarding practice; safeguarding and the family; safeguarding and communities; safeguarding in residential settings; skills for safeguarding and protection; key themes for safeguarding practice – challenges and priorities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Decision making: assessment and risk in social work
- Author:
- TAYLOR Brian J.
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 272
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
- Edition:
- 3rd ed
At a time when accountability and the avoidance of risk are increasingly demanded of social workers, the ability to make clear and informed decisions is essential. This book, written for practicing social workers undertaking their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) and compulsory Continuing Professional Development (CPD), has been designed to help professionals make sound judgments in increasingly complex contexts and under pressure. The focus is on empowering front-line professionals through reflective practice, so that they are able to draw on multiple factors and perspectives and make sound problem-solving judgements. The book begins with the core concepts, client focus, and legal background before moving on to consider the collaborative processes and the nature of individual judgements. It then considers particular dimensions of social work decision making, such as safeguarding, taking risks, assessment and dynamic decision tools and processes. It then concludes by look at the organisational context of decision management, with a focus on supervision, training and effective communication. (Edited publisher abstract)
Proactive child protection and social work
- Authors:
- DAVIES Liz, DUCKETT Nora
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 208
- Place of publication:
- London
Protecting children from abuse and neglect is a serious and complex area of social work practice and for many students understanding the essential skills of communicating, listening and understanding children's behaviour is essential. This revised second edition explores these skills in detail while the ethical and value base of social work practice underpins the text. Contents cover the legal safeguards and protective processes in child protection, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and physical abuse. (Edited publisher abstract)
Social work and foster care
- Author:
- COSIS-BROWN Helen
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 168
- Place of publication:
- London
This book is written to help social workers and social work students better understand the complexity nature of working in foster care. The child is placed at the heart of the text and there are substantial chapters on law, policy frameworks and the overreaching theoretical and research evidence to support good practice. The book examines key aspects of foster care practice, including assessment of prospective foster carers, supervision and support of foster carers, foster carer development and training, foster carers reviews and fostering panels. There is also a strong focus on practical skills such as empathy and relationship-based practice. The book is aimed both at experienced social workers and those currently in training. (Edited publisher abstract)
Professional social work
- Authors:
- PARKER Jonathan, DOEL Mark
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 232
- Place of publication:
- London
This text book aims to help students develop critical understanding of their own social work practice, and the tools and skills required to become a professional social worker. Its contains the following chapters: Professional social work and the professional social work identity; Being a social work professional; Practising reflexivity: nurturing human practice; Understanding contemporary social work: we need to talk about relationships; The emotionally competent professional; The new radical social work professional?; Ethical tensions in social work; Professionalism and practice-focused research; Understanding continuing professional development; Understanding and using supervision in social work; Working with the media; Fifty years of professional regulation in social work education; Professional social work in the future. (Publisher abstract)
Social work with drug, alcohol and substance misusers
- Author:
- GOODMAN Anthony
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 184
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 3rd ed.
This fully revised third edition provides clear introductions to law and social policy in the area of substance misuse, while the author considers how a holistic approach can be effective when working with this particular client group. Case studies and reflective exercises are used to draw out these key skills. The book also features sections on anti-oppressive practice with a focus on service user empowerment. Chapters cover: the links between social work practice and working with substance-misusing clients; The nature and extent of drug taking in the United Kingdom; The history, legislative changes and key policy documents involved in the field of substance misuse; What is known about drug misusers and drug offenders and the drugs commonly used?; Policy changes and substance misuse; Developments since the change to a coalition government and the problems of alcohol; and Professional practice issues and approaches. (Publisher abstract)
Health and safety for learning disability workers
- Author:
- BRADLEY Alice
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 166p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book is designed to support professionals working in the learning disability sector and undertaking their induction or studying for the level 2 or 3 diplomas in health and social care. It covers material appropriate for: level 2 - contribute to health and safety in health and social care, and level 3 - promote and implement health and safety in health and social care. Each chapter covers one of the learning outcomes within the unit. They all begin with an example taken from real people's stories and include practical examples, thinking points, activities, photographs and other illustrations. The book explains how workers can contribute to the health and safety of the person they support. It covers responding to accidents and sudden illness, reducing the risk of infection, handling hazardous materials, fire safety and personal security. The book puts the person with a learning disability at the centre of the support and offers advice on involving them in maintaining their own health and safety.
Newly qualified social workers: a handbook for the assessed year in practice
- Authors:
- KEEN Steven, et al
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 192p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
The first year of practice can be a particularly challenging time for newly-qualified social workers (NQSWs). This handbook takes a practical approach to the transition from student to practitioner. It includes guidance on topics such as induction, probation, supervision, lifelong learning, continuing professional development, post-qualifying awards, and post registration training and learning. Also covered are court skills, case recording and child protection. It is likely to be of interest not only for NQSWs entering the workplace but for students on qualifying programmes who wish to develop their skills beyond graduation. This new edition draws upon recommendations from the Social Work Reform Board and includes material on the Assessed Year in Practice and how new practitioners working in both Adults and Children and Families settings can get the best out of supervision.
Effective supervision in social work
- Authors:
- GRAY Ivan, HOWE Kate
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 176p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Recent investigations have identified poor supervision as a barrier to good and effective social work practice and highlighted the need for quality supervision to become embedded within departments. This book sets out to demonstrate how both managers and their staff can engage with supervision with a view to successful outcomes. There are detailed sections on audit tasks and reflective questions enable readers to increase awareness of their role as well as to develop action plans for improvement in their practice. The book is divided into three main sections. The first, on fundamental concepts, covers; the management of supervision, and power and leadership in supervision. The second section looks at relational aspects and discusses; the supervisory relationship, working with difficulties in the relationship, and the management and leadership of 'self' in supervision. The final part of the book considers the organisational context; including developing a learning culture, and developing supervision practice.