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.
Anti-racism in Social Work practice
This book re-visits anti-racism within social work practice and education from a student focused and informed perspective based on lived experience and conversations, offering practical model and tools for students and lecturers that are tried and tested.
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Modern Mental Health
Critical Perspectives on Psychiatric Practice
This book offers an alternative and thought-provoking perspective to the conventional and orthodox understanding of mental health and how to help those suffering with mental illness. It will appeal to social workers in mental health contexts as well as students on post qualifying courses and the Masters Degree in Social Work.
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What's Your Problem?
Making Sense of Social Problems and the Policy Process
This book is an essential introduction and guide for a critical engagement with social problems. In short, What's your (social) problem and what are you going to do about it?
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Starting Social Work
Reflections of a Newly Qualified Social Worker
A Newly Qualified Social Worker’s experience, reflections and gentle advice on the training process and early years of a Social Work career.
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Understanding Substance Use
Policy and Practice
The book will enable social work professionals to develop a critical understanding of substance use policy, theory and practice which they can use in practice.
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The Critical Years
Early Years Development from Conception to 5
A book that brings up to date theory and understanding of child development in the early years into the workplace.
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Social Media in Social Work Education
An up-to-date guide to the effective use of social media in social work education
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Psychosocial and Relationship-based Practice
This book offers a critical multidisciplinary analysis of case studies of social work interventions from a psychosocial and relationship-based perspective.
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Voices within Modern Mental Health
Key Extracts from Modern Mental Health: Critical P
Key extracts from Modern Mental Health: : Critical Perspectives on Psychiatric Practice which present a range of ersonal experiences.
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Observing Children and Families
Beyond the Surface
This book explains the unique insights that child observation can bring to practice with children and families and helps the reader develop their own skills in this approach.
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Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
A Social Work Perspective
The book examines the experiences of people with mental health problems across all stages of the Criminal Justice System.
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Active Social Work with Children with Disabilities
A comprehensive social worker's guide to working with children with disabilities.
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Practice Education in Social Work
Achieving Professional Standards
An invaluable guide for Practice Educators and Practice Supervisors undertaking learning and assessment to gain and maintain Stage 1 or 2 status under the Practice Educator Professional Standards for Social Work (2019) and for those involved in facilitating the learning, support, assessment and CPD of Practice Educators.
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.
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.
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.
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.