Download or read book Newly Qualified Social Workers A Handbook for Practice written by Keith Brown and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009-07-06 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first year of practice can be the most challenging for newly qualified social workers. This book takes a practical look at the transition from student to practitioner and covers applying for a first post and managing the first years of practice, including specific guidance on topics such as induction, supervision and Post-Qualifying awards. Also covered are court skills, team working, report writing and record keeping. Each of these sections within the book contains critical commentary from both an employer’s and newly qualified social worker’s perspective, bringing alive the importance of these issues.
Download or read book Newly Qualified Social Workers written by Steven Keen and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2012-11-08 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first year of practice can be a particularly challenging time for newly-qualified social workers. This book is therefore essential reading not only for NQSWs entering the workplace but for students on qualifying programmes who wish to develop their skills beyond graduation. This new edition draws upon recommendations from the Social Work Reform Board and includes material on the Assessed Year in Practice and how new practitioners working in both Adults and Children and Families settings can get the very best out of supervision.
Download or read book The Survival Guide for Newly Qualified Social Workers written by Helen Donnellan and published by Jessica Kingsley Pub. This book was released on 2014-11-15 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives social workers everything they need to know to succeed in the workplace as they move from student to newly qualified worker. Easy to read and practical it tackles the key challenges they are likely to face.
Download or read book Effective Social Work with Children and Families written by Peter Unwin and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social work with children and families is constantly in the headlines and social workers′ decisions are subject to ever increasing scrutiny at all levels. This aspirational book supports students and newly qualified social workers and suggests practical ways in which they might thrive, rather than just survive, in practice Written at a time when Social Work Reform Board and the Munro Enquiry are charged with looking at issues of effectiveness within children and families social work, the book tackles the different challenges that students and practitioners can be faced with, outlining common pitfalls and how to avoid these. Key topics covered include: - Legislation and policy - Child development - Safeguarding and child protection - Assessment - Communication - Looking after yourself Reflective questions are used throughout the book, ensuring that students critically evaluate their own practice. Case examples and case studies drawn from the authors′ recent practice are included throughout the book to illuminate the realities of contemporary social work with children and families. This text will be essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students, particularly as they prepare to go on placement. It will also provide valuable reading for qualified social workers who are interested in fresh and effective approaches to practice.
Download or read book The Survival Guide for Newly Qualified Social Workers in Adult and Mental Health Services written by Joanne Parker and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formal education has finally ended, you've passed your exams and you're getting started as a newly qualified social worker (NQSW). As you make the transition from student to fully fledged practitioner, you'll soon discover a whole host of challenges as you hit the ground running in your new career. This handbook will guide you through the initial hurdles you will face in this transitional phase, helping you to fully understand your role and how to meet the requirements of NQSW status. The book explores the practicalities of starting work in a new organisation and the professional demands particular to adult and mental health services, such as working jointly with other professions and maintaining your professional identity. A range of strategies are provided for staying motivated, managing stress and developing support networks. The authors also explore the role of supervision and critical reflection, and give advice on continuing professional development. This survival guide is an essential support to students, newly qualified social workers, practice educators and post-qualification practitioners specialising in adult and mental health services.
Download or read book The Survival Guide for Newly Qualified Child and Family Social Workers written by Helen Donnellan and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2010 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide provides a wealth of suggestions to help you to hit the ground running in the early stages of your new career. It provides a range of strategies for managing your time and workload, and offers suggestions for finding support, coping with stress, maintaining job satisfaction and ways of handling difficult situations.
Download or read book Effective Social Work with Children and Families written by Peter Frederick Unwin and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social work with children and families is constantly in the headlines and social workers' decisions are subject to ever increasing scrutiny at all levels. This book supports students and newly qualified social workers by suggesting practical ways in which they might thrive, rather than just survive, in practice.
Download or read book Newly Qualified Social Workers written by Steven Keen and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first year of practice can be a particularly challenging time for newly-qualified social workers. This book is therefore essential reading not only for NQSWs entering the workplace but for students on qualifying programmes who wish to develop their skills beyond graduation. This new edition draws upon recommendations from the Social Work Reform Board and includes material on the Assessed Year in Practice and how new practitioners working in both Adults and Children and Families settings can get the very best out of supervision.
Download or read book The Post qualifying Handbook for Social Workers written by Wade Tovey and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In October, 2007, the post-qualifying (PQ) framework for all social workers in England will be transformed, and this handbook will supply fundamental guidance for all practising social work professionals and the staff who support them.
Download or read book Social Work Skills And Knowledge A Practice Handbook written by Trevithick, Pamela and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for social work students, this handbook describes more than 50 key social work skills. Using case studies and examples, the author demonstrates their creative application in evidence-based practice.
Download or read book The Social Worker s Practice Manual written by Neil Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-04 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is not a textbook in the conventional sense; it is a hands-on manual of practice - a practical guide from one of the UK's most respected social work authors. Social work is a very demanding and challenging occupation that involves drawing on a wide range of knowledge, skills and values. Renowned author, Dr Neil Thompson, draws on his extensive experience and expertise to offer clear guidance on what is needed to develop best practice. Divided into thirty sections, each covering a key area of practice, this essential handbook will be invaluable to newly qualified social workers, students on placement and more experienced workers and managers wanting to get the best results.
Download or read book Teamworking Skills for Social Workers written by Ruben Martin and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2013-06-16 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ruben Martin is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Kent, where he was previously Director of Studies for the BA (Hons) Social Work programme for seven years. Since his retirement from his full-time post, he has continued work as a part-time lecturer, consultant, freelance practice educator and writer. What is your optimal role in a team environment? How do teamworking skills differ between various contexts and groups? Written by a highly-experienced lecturer and practitioner of social work, this book explores the dynamics of teamworking in the context of social work, whether in collaboration with colleagues or professionals from other fields. It provides a practical and applied overview of the different types of teams that social workers encounter and outlines in an accessible format the core teamworking skills social workers must develop in order to practice effectively. This is achieved by way of specific links to the Professional Capabilities Framework, checklists for self-evaluation and reflective social work practice, activities and case examples. Together, these resources make this guide to teamworking a must-have for students of social work and practitioners involved in continuous professional development. Topics covered include: The characteristics of individuals within a team, including the formal and informal roles they play and leadership. Emotional intelligence and resilience. The application of teamworking skills to working in organisations, multidisciplinary teams, and interagency collaboration and partnership. *** This book forms part of the Social Work Skills in Practice series. The series focuses on key social work skills required for working with children and adult service users, families and carers. The books offer both theoretical and evidence-informed knowledge, alongside the application of skills relevant for day-to-day social work practice. They are an invaluable resource for pre-qualifying students, newly-qualified social workers, academics teaching and researching in the field, as well as social work practitioners, including practice educators, pursuing continuous professional development. *** 'At a time when social workers are being castigated for failures in team-working in recent child abuse enquiries, this book is extremely timely. I am not aware of a similar book which is able to convey the basic tenets of team-working as well as the necessary skills to do team working well. It is an important book which should be on the course lists of all early stage social workers. The book brings together social work theory relating to team work within an ecological framework. Students are given activities to reflect on their current level of skills. Excellent case studies illustrate the issues. The book is totally up-to-date, linking into recent material from the College of Social Work. I strongly recommend this book. I think students will find the material engaging and accessible, but they will also learn much about the essential team working skills for social work.' Ann Buchanan, Emeritus Professor of Social Work, University of Oxford, UK
Download or read book An A Z of Social Work Law written by Robert Johns and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Puzzled by terminology, skills, law, or theory? Revising for your placement or exam? Then look no further! This series of concise and easy-to-use A-Zs will be your guide. Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this book will introduce you to over 300 key laws, legal terms, and legal processes in a concise and no-nonsense way. It covers all areas of social work practice - adults, children and families, mental health, and youth justice - ensuring you have the knowledge you need to apply the law appropriately, ethically and with confidence.
Download or read book Starting Social Work written by Rebecca Joy Novell and published by Critical Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Work often receives a bad press but it is an intellectually, emotionally and practically challenging profession which, in order to help people effectively, needs to attract the best candidates. This book takes a personal and human approach and presents a Newly Qualified Social Worker’s experience, reflections and gentle advice on the training process and early years of a Social Work career. Written in an accessible and honest style, it gives a fresh perspective at a time when there is a national turning-point in Social Service reform. It highlights the positive and negative aspects of becoming a Social Worker and is grounded in real service user cases. For those embarking on or thinking about a career in social work, this book will be an invaluable read. "It is so refreshing to see a newly qualified social worker producing a book about their experience of challenges and joys of social work education and their first steps as a social worker. A valuable contribution." Professor Harry Ferguson, Nottingham University "...What was apparent was how Rebecca reminds the reader why they entered the profession and the importance of not becoming jaded so that social workers continue to offer the support and resources that young people need to make positive changes in their lives, in short at times the book was inspiring." Matthew Smith, University of Cumbria
Download or read book The New Social Work Practice written by Mark Doel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-05-23 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1998, this book is a fully revised and updated edition of Social Work Practice, first published in 1993 as a training manual. The New Social Work Practice presents a comprehensive view of contemporary social work. Whether it be general or specialist practice, care and control or power and oppression, these central issues and recurring themes are given a topical treatment. Changes in core aspects of social work are fully explored in lively and realistic ways, combining the essence of good practice with current organizational demands. The aim of the original workbook remains intact: to guide and stimulate learning about social work practice. The book achieves this purpose by presenting various aspects of social work using different settings and contexts. New and revised activities are included to promote discussion, understanding, learning and better practice. Taken toether, the topics and themes in the book define the essential elements of a curriculum for social work practice.
Download or read book Developing Skills and Knowledge for Social Work Practice written by Michaela Rogers and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2020-03-09 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This very practical guide will teach students everything they need to know to successfully apply theory, methods and approaches in real-life practice. It will assist in developing and hone their skills to make the best start in their practice placement and beyond as a newly qualified practitioner. To get the most out of this book, visit the companion website at https://www.study.sagepub.com/rogers2e to find journal articles, templates, ‘how to’ guides and brand new videos with discussion questions, and a glossary.
Download or read book Professional Social Work written by Jonathan Parker and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2013-11-08 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
