If social work students are to flourish in their careers, and go
beyond a basic sense of 'competence' in practice, it is essential
to develop a sense of Professional Self. This book will help
students develop critical understanding of their own social work
practice, and the tools and skills required to become a
professional social worker. It includes: Chapters on practising
Reflexivity and the importance of Relationships in social work
Contributions from leading social work academics A focus on
building a professional identity through learning and practice
The emphasis is on developing your professionalism, and how that
journey translates into everyday practice. To help this growth
there are further chapters on getting the best from continuing
professional development, challenging poor practice and
professionalism and ethics. Professor Jonathan Parker is Deputy
Dean for Research and Enterprise and Director of the Centre for
Social Work and Social Policy at Bournemouth University. He is
currently conducting cross cultural research on learning and
practice with colleagues in Southeast Asia. Professor Mark Doel is
Professort Emeritus in the Centre for Health and Social Care
Research at Sheffiled Hallam University, and a registered social
worker. Mark's research experience is in the fields of practice
education, social work practice methods, and service user
involvement.
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