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Most up-to-date textbook for social work students on pre-qualifying
and post-qualifying social work courses, early career social
workers and adult services social workers that deals with the
subject of dementia from a social work perspective. Discusses the
skills and knowledge required in order to work effectively with
people living with dementia and their carers. Provides key
information on the relevant legislative and policy context.
Presents the main approaches to care that underpin good social work
practice with people living with dementia and sets out the range of
skills that social workers need in order to practise effectively as
well as explaining the range of service available. Case studies and
activities help the reader apply theory to practice. The content
maps to the requirements of The Professional Capabilities
Framework, SWE and relevant Key Skills Statements.
Most up-to-date textbook for social work students on pre-qualifying
and post-qualifying social work courses, early career social
workers and adult services social workers that deals with the
subject of dementia from a social work perspective. Discusses the
skills and knowledge required in order to work effectively with
people living with dementia and their carers. Provides key
information on the relevant legislative and policy context.
Presents the main approaches to care that underpin good social work
practice with people living with dementia and sets out the range of
skills that social workers need in order to practise effectively as
well as explaining the range of service available. Case studies and
activities help the reader apply theory to practice. The content
maps to the requirements of The Professional Capabilities
Framework, SWE and relevant Key Skills Statements.
This book explains different types of advocacy and the various ways
in which advocacy is used in social work, making links with core
social work concepts such as empowerment, safeguarding and rights.
Tracing how the use of advocacy is mandated in professional social
work guidance and codes of practice as well as in legislation such
as the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, this book: *
Explores definitions of advocacy, discusses what it can achieve and
explains the different uses of advocacy in social work. * Covers
the necessary knowledge, skills and values that social workers need
in order to advocate effectively in their own practice. * Discusses
critically what independent advocacy is and explains why it has
become an integral part of contemporary social work. Examples are
provided of where independent advocacy plays an important role in
different areas of social work. * Explains what social workers need
to know about working effectively with different types of
advocates. * Encourages critical reflection on the relationship
between social work and independent advocacy and flags debates and
issues relating to the use of advocacy in social work. Aimed at
social work students and social work professionals, this book
provides an excellent introduction into a topic which is highly
relevant to social work, using case-studies and activities to aid
understanding.
This book explains different types of advocacy and the various ways
in which advocacy is used in social work, making links with core
social work concepts such as empowerment, safeguarding and rights.
Tracing how the use of advocacy is mandated in professional social
work guidance and codes of practice as well as in legislation such
as the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, this book: *
Explores definitions of advocacy, discusses what it can achieve and
explains the different uses of advocacy in social work. * Covers
the necessary knowledge, skills and values that social workers need
in order to advocate effectively in their own practice. * Discusses
critically what independent advocacy is and explains why it has
become an integral part of contemporary social work. Examples are
provided of where independent advocacy plays an important role in
different areas of social work. * Explains what social workers need
to know about working effectively with different types of
advocates. * Encourages critical reflection on the relationship
between social work and independent advocacy and flags debates and
issues relating to the use of advocacy in social work. Aimed at
social work students and social work professionals, this book
provides an excellent introduction into a topic which is highly
relevant to social work, using case-studies and activities to aid
understanding.
The ability to demonstrate professional leadership is a core
requirement for social work students and social workers operating
at all levels. This comprehensive textbook is ideal for any student
on a social work course, from undergraduate to postgraduate study,
and will go onto serve as a useful reference for more experienced
social work professionals. this book engages in the essential
discussion of what professional leadership means in the context of
contemporary social work and why this is considered to be important
for the future of the profession. Each chapter contains
illustrative case studies, a range of interactive activities, a
summary of key point and suggestions for further reading that
enable students and qualified social workers to understand the
knowledge, skills and attributes required in practicing
professional leadership in real life contexts.
This very practical book will support students to meet the
requirements of the compulsory Readiness for Direct Practice
assessment. Useful for social work students and lecturers alike, it
takes each of the 9 domains that students are tested on, breaks
them down step-by step and provides a range of interactive
activities that enable them to acquire the knowledge, values and
skills for practice required at this level. It offers students a
foundation to the key areas of knowledge for each of the 9 domains,
while also signposting them to other popular books in the
Transforming Social Work Practice series for a more detailed
discussion as well.
The ability to demonstrate professional leadership is a core
requirement for social work students and social workers operating
at all levels. This comprehensive textbook is ideal for any student
on a social work course, from undergraduate to postgraduate study,
and will go onto serve as a useful reference for more experienced
social work professionals. this book engages in the essential
discussion of what professional leadership means in the context of
contemporary social work and why this is considered to be important
for the future of the profession. Each chapter contains
illustrative case studies, a range of interactive activities, a
summary of key point and suggestions for further reading that
enable students and qualified social workers to understand the
knowledge, skills and attributes required in practicing
professional leadership in real life contexts.
This very practical book will support students to meet the
requirements of the compulsory Readiness for Direct Practice
assessment. Useful for social work students and lecturers alike, it
takes each of the 9 domains that students are tested on, breaks
them down step-by step and provides a range of interactive
activities that enable them to acquire the knowledge, values and
skills for practice required at this level. It offers students a
foundation to the key areas of knowledge for each of the 9 domains,
while also signposting them to other popular books in the
Transforming Social Work Practice series for a more detailed
discussion as well.
The modern course companion for health and social care studies at
Levels 4 and 5 - completely updated in response to the needs of
students. Totally revised to reflect the latest legislation,
occupational standards and best practice - so candidates have the
up-to-date information they need to succeed. Extended content
provides the greater depth and criticality needed at Levels 4 and
5. Provides comprehensive mapping for NVQ/SVQ candidates so they
can link content to units of study. Features a new chapter on study
skills and research methods, helping students to maximise their
study time. "An excellent resource for teachers, trainers and
academic students. The subject is brought alive with questions,
case studies, theories and examples - making it interesting for the
reader and thought-provoking for students." - Michelle Vindall,
Programme Area Manager, Cambridge Regional College
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