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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.

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Crisis Intervention

A theoretically informed practical guide to using crisis theory to bring about positive change in empowering ways.  

The Family Court in Practice

A safeguarding guide for all practitioners working with children

A practical guide to understanding safeguarding good practice and the principles, practice and proceedings of the family court, placing the child at the centre of key decision making. 

The Complete Guide to Studying for your Social Work Degree

A compendium of social work study skills to help students with their critical thinking, verbal and written communication, academic writing, and referencing skills.

Safeguarding Children and Witchcraft Labelling in Social Work

An unique resource for all professionals who wish to understand witchcraft branding as a contemporary form of child abuse. 

Effective Problem Solving

A bumper book of powerful problem-solving tools and techniques presented clearly and concisely by a highly respected author.

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. 

Becoming a Social Work Manager

For new or aspiring managers in social work and social care, examining the practical and emotional transitions involved in taking on a management role, how to look after yourself and others, and how to develop a strong professional identity.

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.

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.

Strength-based Practice with Children and Families

Focuses on using a strength-based approach when working with children and families; based on the belief that there are always strengths in the most challenging of situations.

Writing Analytical Assessments in Social Work

This is the third edition of our best-selling Writing Analytical Assessments in Social Work with the most up-to-date guidance so social workers can write reports that achieve and illuminate.

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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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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Crisis Intervention

A theoretically informed practical guide to using crisis theory to bring about positive change in empowering ways.  

The Family Court in Practice

A safeguarding guide for all practitioners working with children

A practical guide to understanding safeguarding good practice and the principles, practice and proceedings of the family court, placing the child at the centre of key decision making. 

The Complete Guide to Studying for your Social Work Degree

A compendium of social work study skills to help students with their critical thinking, verbal and written communication, academic writing, and referencing skills.

Safeguarding Children and Witchcraft Labelling in Social Work

An unique resource for all professionals who wish to understand witchcraft branding as a contemporary form of child abuse.