Provides an understanding of the professional practice in social and health care. This book examines abuse of vulnerable adults and the ways in which social policy, welfare services and practitioners may compound or alleviate vulnerability. It includes coverage of social work, social care settings and vulnerable adults.
Provides an understanding of the professional practice in social and health care. This book examines abuse of vulnerable adults and the ways in which ...
Social workers have roles that require them to engage with clients and families who may be 'reluctant clients', ambivalent or resistant towards those seeking to help and protect. This includes safeguarding roles in relation to children and vulnerable adults, and work to engage with marginalised groups such as young offenders and those with mental health and substance misuse problems. The text addresses issues in relation to the main client groups, and specific chapters take an overview of issues such as understanding and defusing aggressive behavior and keeping yourself safe from assault.
Social workers have roles that require them to engage with clients and families who may be 'reluctant clients', ambivalent or resistant towards those ...
The Department of Health requires students on the social work degree to undertake at least 200 days in direct practice learning during their course. Practice learning often raises great anxieties for students, agencies and those who supervise and assess it. This book tackles those anxieties, explaining the ways the experience can deliver a unique learning opportunity for the student. It is ideal for students undertaking or about to undertake practice learning, student supervisors and practice assessors, as well as trainers and policymakers within social care agencies and healthcare...
The Department of Health requires students on the social work degree to undertake at least 200 days in direct practice learning during their course. P...
