Skills for Social Work Practice

ISBN-13: 9781137390264 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 248 str.

Keith Davies; Ray Jones

Opis

This book supports readers at any point in their social work careers as they take their practice skills forward. It reflects current practice frameworks and addresses a wide range of skills including communication, professional writing, ethical practice and assessment. Case studies and reflective exercises bring concepts to life throughout.

Spis treści

1. Developing Communication and Interviewing Skills; Kathleen Henderson & Jane Mathew Byrne 2. Writing Skills for Social Worker; Ray Jones 3. Preparing the Ethical Toolkit: balancing rights and responsibilities; Farrukh Akhtar 4. Working with the Experiences of Service Users and Carers 5. Assessment for Social Work Practice; Ray Jones 6. Applying Theory in Practice 7. Legal Skills for Social Workers; Susan Watson 8. Reflective Practice Skills; Carol Dicken & Dale van Graan 9. Skills for Leadership; Jeremy Ross 10. Skills for Inter-professional Social Work Practice; Vivienne Barnes 11. Working with Resistance.

O autorze

Keith Davies is Associate Professor of Social Work at Kingston University, UK.
 
Ray Jones is Professor of Social Work at Kingston University, UK.

Blurb

Skills lie at the heart of all actions of a social worker, and inform all aspects of practice – from drawing on vital theoretical and ethical frameworks to applying the law and research findings to particular situations.

This user-friendly and logically organised book brings together the key skills needed for practice in one place. It reflects current practice frameworks and addresses a wide range of skills including communication and relationship building, professional writing, ethical practice, assessment and reflection.

Each chapter incorporates a number of features to help with learning and practical application, including:

• Case studies to demonstrate how particular concepts apply to social work practice
• Reflective exercises to help readers relate concepts and situations to their own experiences on placement and in the classroom
• Progress checks to help students make connections between the Professional Capability Framework, the Standards of Proficiency and the wider skills they need to acquire
• Chapter summaries to draw out key themes

This engaging and practical book is essential for students studying social work or health and social care. It is also a critical tool for practitioners looking to enhance their skills in social work practice.