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Social Work Matters (e-Magazine)
- Publisher:
- The College of Social Work
A monthly digital magazine aimed at social workers published by The College of Social Work. The magazine includes practice-based articles, independent comment and updates on research. This publication ceased in 2015.
The social worker speaks: a history of social workers through the Twentieth Century
- Author:
- BURNHAM David
- Publisher:
- Ashgate
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 224p.
- Place of publication:
- Farnham
This book charts the motivations, work activities and attitudes of social workers across the United Kingdom from 1904 to 1989. It covers workers in the public sector (from Poor Law to Social Services Departments), probation and workers in the voluntary field (including early century philanthropic visiting societies as well as specialist societies such as the Children's Society and the NSPCC). Where possible accounts by and the words and thoughts of social workers themselves are used. The aim of the book is to consider the social workers on the front line (who they were, what they believed, what they actually did, and what they thought of what they did) in order to provide a more human history of social workers. It includes stories of how social workers behaved, their frustrations and triumphs, passions and occasional sins.
Conducting the home visit in child protection
- Author:
- NICOLAS Joanna
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 104p.
- Place of publication:
- Maidenhead
Part of the Social Work Pocketbooks series, this guide offers practical approaches to conducting home visits in child protection. Conducting a home visit is a fundamental part of a social worker's role, but is a task which many feel unprepared for and is fraught with difficulties. Separate chapters cover the stages of: preparing for the visit; getting in the door; once in the home; what to look out for; and keeping yourself safe. The book includes real case examples, realistic solutions to everyday difficulties, examples of what to say, and reference to topic research including the Munro Review of Child Protection.
How to prepare for prison visits
- Author:
- McGREGOR Kirsty
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.8.11, 2011, p.30.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Some practical tips are provided for social workers working in a prison setting. These include: learn about prison culture and hierarchy; remember the importance of following basic procedures; take responsibility for your safety; communicate with other professionals; and be sensitive to the situation of prisoners.
Paperwork is not social work
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.5.11, 2011, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Some of the most time-consuming administrative tasks social workers have to carry out are investigated to see if there is any way they can reduce the administrative burden. Date entry, minute taking, organising transport and general administrative work are all discussed.
How not to do social work: a blog about my practice as a social worker, just my thoughts and ideas about what I do and how I do it
An anonymous blog from an assistant team manager of a small looked after children's team, who has been working in social work for five years, with one local authority.
Fighting monsters
A blog written by an anonymous social worker in an over 65s community mental health team in England. Previously, the blogger worked in community care teams, physical disabilities teams and learning disabilities settings and is also an AMHP (Approved Mental Health Professional) and a BIA (Best Interests Assessor).
Aware of the blogs
- Author:
- JERROM Clare
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, March 2011, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Social workers and others related to the social work professional are increasingly sharing practical experiences and views about social care through blogs on the internet. The author talks to individuals involved in three blogs - Fighting Monsters, Stuart Sorensen's Blog and Chris Mills Child protection blog - to find out what they are blogging about, why they do it and what they hope to learn from the process.
Beyond the call of duty
- Author:
- McGREGOR Kirsty
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 11.11.10, 2010, p.32.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Social Worker of the Year 2010, Davinia Miln, talks about her career in children’s and adults services and her love for the job.
Well read social workers
- Author:
- DRINKWATER Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.9.09, 2009, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Four social workers who also write novels in their spare time are profiled. They discuss how they have found inspiration from their social work experience.