Social Work
How do you become an outstanding social worker?
Becoming an effective social worker involves developing an identity and an excellent understanding of both theory and practice. Our books discuss theory in context, include case studies and encourage discussion to help you achieve.
In this section, we have the books to make you an outstanding social work practitioner.
The Anti-Racist Social Worker
stories of activism by social care and allied health professionals
This is the story of an anti-racist campaign staged by social workers and allied health professionals which encourages readers to consider their own possibilities for anti-racist action.
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Children Forsaken
Child Abuse from Ancient to Modern Times
A shocking reminder of the cruel history of childhood that has been largely hidden and forgotten.
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Communication Skills for your Social Work Degree
For those undertaking a social work degree within higher education, this book provides study support and skills development for both oral and written communication in the context of social work.
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Creative Approaches to Social Work Practice Learning
A guide to enable social work practice educators to be more creative in the teaching, supervision and assessment of students.
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A Critical Guide to the SEND Code of Practice 0-25 Years (2015)
A practical guide to the SEND CoP for trainees, teachers and other health and social care professionals working with children and young people who present with special educational needs or disability.
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Digital Connection in Health and Social Work
Perspectives from Covid-19
Showcases the innovative and creative digital interventions which Health and Social Work educators, practitioners and students have used to respond to the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dilemmas and Decision Making in Dementia Care
A series of case studies, inspired by the author’s real-life experience, exploring ethical and practical dilemmas occurring in health and social care practice with people living with dementia in a variety of settings from care homes to intermediate healthcare settings.
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Dilemmas and Decision Making in Residential Childcare
A collection of (fictitious) stories told from the residential child care worker role to help demonstrate how they work with dilemmas, weigh up options and make decisions in the moment.
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Dilemmas and Decision Making in Social Work
A collection of stories to help social workers work with dilemmas, weigh up options and make good decisions.
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Don't Put Us Away
Memories of a Man with Learning Disabilities
Richard Keegan-Bull, through his own words, provides a unique opportunity for us to understand better what it is like to live as a man with a learning disability.
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Effective Problem Solving
A bumper book of powerful problem-solving tools and techniques presented clearly and concisely by a highly respected author.
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Fostering for Adoption
Our story and stories of others
A personal account of Foster to Adopt drawing on a range of experiences of the highs and lows of adopting babies and small children.
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Studying for your Master’s Degree in Social Work
An essential book to support students from diverse backgrounds as they embark on a Master’s degree in social work.
Effective Problem Solving
A bumper book of powerful problem-solving tools and techniques presented clearly and concisely by a highly respected author.
Managing Stress
A theoretically informed practical guide to understanding and tackling stress, presented by a well-respected author who explains complex ideas clearly and accessibly without oversimplifying them.
Values, Ethics and Rights for Health and Social Care
Explains and promotes the fundamentals of values, ethics and rights for anyone involved in social work or health and social care.