When working with children to promote their welfare and safeguard them from harm, the best course of action is not always clear. This guide to social work with children is for students and practitioners in the field, and is based on two of the most important organising frameworks: human ecology and child development. Divided into two parts, the book explores interactions between children's development, their relationships and the environments in which they are brought up. Part 1 covers child development to adolescence. Part 2 has chapters on working with children in need and their families; working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children; working with children looked after away from home, placed for adoption, or leaving care; working with disabled children and their families; working with young offenders; and working with children with mental health problems. The book demonstrates how up-to-date legislation and policy across the UK shapes practice with different groups of children. It considers the expectations and requirements of social workers, and how this influences the development of professional identity. It encourages readers to reflect on their own skills, knowledge and experience by providing practice pointers throughout.
(Edited publisher abstract)
When working with children to promote their welfare and safeguard them from harm, the best course of action is not always clear. This guide to social work with children is for students and practitioners in the field, and is based on two of the most important organising frameworks: human ecology and child development. Divided into two parts, the book explores interactions between children's development, their relationships and the environments in which they are brought up. Part 1 covers child development to adolescence. Part 2 has chapters on working with children in need and their families; working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children; working with children looked after away from home, placed for adoption, or leaving care; working with disabled children and their families; working with young offenders; and working with children with mental health problems. The book demonstrates how up-to-date legislation and policy across the UK shapes practice with different groups of children. It considers the expectations and requirements of social workers, and how this influences the development of professional identity. It encourages readers to reflect on their own skills, knowledge and experience by providing practice pointers throughout.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
social work, child development, child protection, children in need, looked after children, disabilities, young offenders, mental health problems, social workers;
Adoption and Fostering, 26(4), Winter 2002, pp.65-75.
Publisher:
Sage
The authors argue that, despite the number of government measures aimed at meeting the mental health needs of looked after children, there has been a lack of integration of models of 'good practice' among childcare and mental health professionals. Taking into consideration the 'tiered model' recommended by the NHS Health Advisory Service report, the authors advocate a developmental approach through the implementation of a multi-disciplinary service that combines the best of psychiatric, psychological, social work and child care perspectives.
The authors argue that, despite the number of government measures aimed at meeting the mental health needs of looked after children, there has been a lack of integration of models of 'good practice' among childcare and mental health professionals. Taking into consideration the 'tiered model' recommended by the NHS Health Advisory Service report, the authors advocate a developmental approach through the implementation of a multi-disciplinary service that combines the best of psychiatric, psychological, social work and child care perspectives.
Subject terms:
intervention, looked after children, mental health problems, mental health services, multidisciplinary services, psychiatry, social work, attachment, challenging behaviour, children, foster care, good practice;
Provides a clear outline of the legal framework within which social work operates in Scotland and is aimed primarily at those with no previous knowledge of the law. Begins with a general introduction to legal terminology and procedure and goes on to discuss different areas of law, including: housing, benefits, debt recovery, and discrimination. Also takes into account the Children(Scotland)Act 1995. Concludes with a chapter on professional responsibility and accountability.
Provides a clear outline of the legal framework within which social work operates in Scotland and is aimed primarily at those with no previous knowledge of the law. Begins with a general introduction to legal terminology and procedure and goes on to discuss different areas of law, including: housing, benefits, debt recovery, and discrimination. Also takes into account the Children(Scotland)Act 1995. Concludes with a chapter on professional responsibility and accountability.
Subject terms:
housing, law, learning disabilities, looked after children, mental health problems, offenders, parents, social welfare law, social work, social care provision, social workers, accountability, benefits, child protection, discrimination;
hospital social work, medical social work, medical social workers, looked after children, mental health problems, mental health services, multidisciplinary services, offenders, older people, physical disabilities, private foster care, residential care, residential child care, registers, social work, social work education, social worker-service user relationships, terminal illness, user participation, transracial adoption, transracial foster care, visual impairment, youth justice, anti-discriminatory practice, black and minority ethnic people, case records, care homes, child protection, community care, children, employment, equal opportunities;