Social Work in Action series – serie

Carefully researched and highly readable, this textbook explores what enables good and effective practice in local authority field social work delivered to children, young people and their families.

The book sets the context for local authority social work practice and then chapter-by-chapter takes the reader carefully through the social work process. Detailed case studies work really well in embedding the legal and theoretical context firmly within the practice challenges of safeguarding children. Overall the book is about social workers effecting change so that children can continue to live successfully with their families and within their communities.

Key features include:

"Strong links between theory and practice;

"Core themes relevant to training and practice- assessment, decision-making, interprofessional collaboration and reflective practice;

"Accessible and jargon-free, also includes a useful glossary of relevant legislation;

"Learning points and case study exercises in each chapter.

Written in a lively and engaging style, students and newly qualified social workers will find this book provides a helpful introduction to children and families local authority social work as it exists today. It will be invaluable for students taking courses in child and family social work and child protection. The book will also appeal to experienced practitioners who want to explore action research or create the space for reflective practice as part of their continuous professional development. It will help other professionals involved in supporting children develop insight into the practice of social workers.

Advocacy is an essential skill for social workers who need to be able to speak confidently on behalf of service-users in a range of situations. In this new book, Jane Dalrymple and Jane Boylan explore the theory and research behind advocacy to demonstrate how to achieve best practice.  

 

Key topics covered include:

- Independent advocacy

- Supporting self-advocacy and decision-making

- Challenging oppression

- Negotiating with organisations

 

Each chapter includes rich case examples, which help readers bring the discussion into the real life practice context.

 

 

Effective Advocacy in Social Work will be valuable reading for those studying social work at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as those working in practice and in interprofessional contexts.

 

 

Jane Dalrymple is Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England.

 

Jane Boylan is Senior Lecturer at Keele University.

Advocacy is an essential skill for social workers who need to be able to speak confidently on behalf of service-users in a range of situations. In this new book, Jane Dalrymple and Jane Boylan explore the theory and research behind advocacy to demonstrate how to achieve best practice.  

 

Key topics covered include:

- Independent advocacy

- Supporting self-advocacy and decision-making

- Challenging oppression

- Negotiating with organisations

 

Each chapter includes rich case examples, which help readers bring the discussion into the real life practice context.

 

 

Effective Advocacy in Social Work will be valuable reading for those studying social work at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as those working in practice and in interprofessional contexts.

 

 

Jane Dalrymple is Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England.

 

Jane Boylan is Senior Lecturer at Keele University.

As a social worker, you are required to communicate in writing for a wide range of purposes and audiences.This text guides you through all you need to know to develop your social work writing skills:

Essential elements of written communicationWriting skills in daily practiceMacro-practice writing skills: obtaining resources and creating changeInfluencing your professional context

Now with two new chapters on writing for local mass media and writing for social media. Hot tips for effective writing, reflective exercises & further reading are included in every chapter to help you cement your skills and become a confident and effective written communicator.