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This report is based on an action research project which involved
service users, managers, staff and trustees. It identifies enablers
of and barriers to increased user involvement. It also describes
emerging approaches and important themes. It will help
practitioners, managers and trustees plot their own journeys
towards increased user involvement. The report: proposes
'user-centred user involvement', distinguishing it from
'management-centred user involvement', as a tool for analysing
whose interests are served; highlights critical factors that enable
change, such as: leadership style, consistent commitment, building
strong relationships and communication between decision makers and
users; can be used to assess if the conditions for developing
user-centred user involvement exist; can also be used for planning
change. This report is aimed at managers, service users, trustees
and consultants who are working to increase user involvement in
their own organisations. It will also be useful to researchers as a
contribution to knowledge and debates about user involvement.
'This is a timely and well crafted text which is to be commended,
with strong chapters from knowledgeable and committed authors. A
stimulating read and one which will be of considerable use to those
with responsibility for leading and managing learning in social
care and social work' - Keith Popple, Professor of Social Work,
London South Bank University 'This is a welcome and timely book,
which forecasts the growing need for workplace learning. I will be
one of the first people to buy it' - Jan Fook, Professor of Social
Work, University of Southampton This core textbook provides an
authoritative overview of the leadership and management of learning
in social care education and practice. Written in response to
recent policy and continuing professional development frameworks,
the book provides the underpinning knowledge for candidates
following post-qualifying awards for social work in leadership,
management and practice education Key features include: " reference
to the relevant post-qualifying standards in social work at Higher
Specialist and Advanced levels " an interprofessional approach "
case studies, activities and points for reflection. Leadership and
Management in Social Care will equip readers with the relevant
knowledge and skills they need to improve the quality of social
care services and their delivery. With an emphasis upon continuing
professional development it will become essential reading for
students following social work and social care qualifications for
continuing professional development. Social care practitioners
responsible for staff development and interested in progressing to
management roles will also find the book invaluable. Trish
Hafford-Letchfield is a senior lecturer at London South Bank
University for social work, higher education and leadership and
management courses. Kate Leonard is a senior lecturer at LSBU and
freelance trainer, assessor and mentor. Nasa Begum has been
Principal Advisor for Participation at SCIE since 2003 and is a
researcher. Neil Chick is Organisational Learning Manager for a
housing association and coach mentor.
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