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.
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.
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Self-worth in children and young people
Critical and practical considerations
This exciting book challenges the dominant approaches to children and young people’s mental health, and provides straightforward practical strategies that can be used to address emotional upset, loss, and aid recovery.
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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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Principles of Practice by Principal Social Workers
Principal Social Workers, from both adults' and children's services, talk about key areas of their practice.
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Keeping Safe and Working Effectively For Social Workers and Health Professionals
Helps social workers and health professionals recognise potential risks in situations, when to avoid involvement, and how best to manage the risks.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Making sense of theory and its application to social work practice
How to understand social work theory and apply it to social work practice
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The W Word
Witchcraft labelling and child safeguarding in social work practice
A useful resource for people seeking to understand witchcraft branding as a contemporary form of child abuse.
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Self-neglect
A Practical Approach to Risks and Strengths Assessment
A practical intervention framework and guide in Risks & Strengths Assessment in self-neglect for support staff who are working with adults who self-neglect or may be at risk of self-neglecting in the future.
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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.
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.
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.
Effective Problem Solving
A bumper book of powerful problem-solving tools and techniques presented clearly and concisely by a highly respected author.